Overview
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As a Procurement Specialist, you will lead direct tendering and support policy development activities within the Council. You will be solutions focused and innovative ensuring tendering activity is compliant with UK procurement legislation.
The Procurement Specialist will support the delivery and adoption of a wide range of policy that will support the organisation, such as contract management, social value and sustainability, to be compliant in its procurement activity while allowing for innovation, commerciality and supporting the Council to deliver its ambitions set out in its business plan and Medium Term Financial Plan.
We are looking for a candidate who will bring skills and experience in procurement, procurement process, market assessments and relevant policy. With your proven expertise and experience you will provide expert advice, guidance, and support to underpin risk-based decision making to support the delivery of sustainable outcomes.
This is a hybrid role, requiring a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.
Responsibilities
* Lead direct tendering and support policy development activities within the Council.
* Support delivery and adoption of policy related to contract management, social value and sustainability in procurement.
* Provide expert advice, guidance, and support to underpin risk-based decision making and ensure compliant procurement activity.
Qualifications
* Experience in procurement, procurement processes, market assessments and relevant policy.
* Proven ability to provide expert advice, guidance, and support for procurement decisions to deliver sustainable outcomes.
* Ability to work in a hybrid role with in-office requirements as stated.
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