Senior Procurement Officer - Business Partner
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About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join Dorset Council as a Senior Procurement Officer (Business Partner) and play a key role in shaping procurement strategies that benefit our communities. The role primarily targets a Corporate Business Partner position covering transformation, technology, and Our Future Council initiatives. It also offers flexibility to support wider Adults and People procurement and contribute to Corporate and Place priorities as Dorset Council evolves. Candidates will be held in a pool for future Senior Procurement Officer positions over the next 18 months. Future reorganizations or transformations may shift the strategic focus of the role, providing opportunities to develop new skills across diverse projects.
Candidates with a strong public sector procurement background, experience in delivering tenders, and framework call-offs will be prioritized, as they are expected to start contributing effectively from day one. You will oversee the delivery of the Corporate (or other) category procurement strategy, managing complex procurement activities from initiation to contract management, ensuring services are cost-effective, sustainable, and aligned with the Council's objectives.
What You Will Be Doing
* Develop and promote a business partnering approach, collaborating with other Business Partners within the team and Corporate Development.
* Support Directorates in achieving their strategic aims.
* Provide strategic support and guidance to Directorate leads.
* Manage tender processes for directorate-specific requirements, ensuring best practices.
* Deliver strategic sourcing and commercial advice.
* Offer commercial guidance to officers and suppliers.
* Support a commercially minded approach within the Council.
About You
* Effective communication skills to engage multiple stakeholders internally and externally.
* Experience working with suppliers, including relationship and contract management.
* Strong commercial background with procurement knowledge.
* Expertise in public sector procurement regulations, including Procurement Act 23 training.
* Understanding of market and supply chain operations to secure value for money and efficiencies.
* Project management skills, including proficiency with ICT tools (preferably Procontract e-tender system) and Microsoft Office suite.
Additional Information
Join our dynamic, forward-thinking team where your expertise will help shape the future. The Commercial & Procurement team supports various directorates to ensure the Council's contracts and arrangements deliver value for money to Dorset residents.
Position Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain
* Industry: Government Administration
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