Job Purpose
To assist or lead on the procurement (tendering) of goods, works, or services as allocated, to achieve the category and the Council's strategic objectives.
Ensure the full end-to-end procurement process is managed and delivered.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage the procurement process for quotes and tenders that are low risk and of low to medium value across a range of goods and services, leading to the letting of contracts for the Council. This should be undertaken following the agreement of specifications and standard processes by the commissioners and category managers.
* Collaborate with commissioners to develop and finalize service specifications.
* Lead the procurement process for mini-competitions through existing national and local framework agreements, resulting in contract awards for the supply of goods and services as required by the Council.
* Support the Senior Procurement Officer with procurement processes for above OJEU threshold procurements, leading to contract awards.
* Guide and assist corporate and departmental customers on best procurement practices to ensure awareness and understanding of procurement legislation within the Council.
* Monitor and report on supplier and category spend to assist Category Managers in developing strategic category strategies and improving procurement performance, making recommendations for action as appropriate.
* Assist with research into supply markets, procurement activities in other public bodies, and changes in national strategy affecting procurement to support strategic work by category managers.
Education and Knowledge
* Membership of CIPS or other relevant experience.
* Possession of A Level standard or equivalent education, or at least 2 years of post-qualification commercial experience.
* Knowledge of EU procurement directives and relevant legislation.
* Knowledge of current procurement best practices and issues affecting public sector procurement.
Experience
* Professional procurement experience within a complex organization with stakeholder engagement.
* Experience in undertaking procurement activities within at least one spend category.
* Experience in progressing project work to completion.
* Experience supporting complex projects with successful implementation.
* Experience using purchase order systems such as SAP.
* Experience with e-procurement systems.
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