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Keywords

Support Procurement Reporting Purchasing Manager

Description

INTERIM PROCUREMENT OFFICER - CONTRACT - 3 months - CENTRAL LONDON - COMP RATE

I am currently working with a local authority client who is looking for a procurement officer to join the adult social services team.

Start Date: ASAP

Rate: P04 Band

Location: Central London

Procurement Officer Role requires

  • Experience in procurement alongside adult social services
  • Experience in working on procurement of housing support for vulnerable individuals, specifically those with learning difficulties
  • Expertise in procurement and an understanding of Supported living; Supported housing; Services for people with mental illness; Care services; advocacy services
  • Experience of working in local authorities
  • Experience of working in a procurement or contracting role or similar.
  • Knowledge of Procurement best practice, and of EU Procurement Regulations.
  • Knowledge of health and social care policies, procedures, legislation and regulations.
  • Commitment, knowledge and understanding of the Council's equal opportunities policies.
  • Experience of communicating, liaising and negotiating with stakeholders including the preparation and presentation of information and reports.
  • Committed to using the contracting process to support high quality services for the people of the local community and to the effective use of public money.
  • Ability to plan, manage and monitor projects and work programmes, including the ability to work independently and manage deadlines
  • Ability to make effective use of IT and an eye for detail

The role will involve

  • Reporting to the Procurement and Commercial Manager, leading the delivery of all stages of letting contracts with particular emphasis on the tender process for Adult Social Care and preventive services. To deliver outcomes and objectives as agreed by the Procurement and Commercial Manager
  • Providing a professional compliant procurement process that supports efficient and cost effective purchasing of services on behalf of the Directorate, ensuring high quality outcomes and value for money, through tendering and contracting activities.
  • Deputising for the Procurement and Commercial Manager in all matters across Adult Social Care Procurement. The post holder will assist with the planning, managing and co-ordination of work of a team tasked with delivering a category specific programme of procurement work for the council.
  • Shaping the strategic plan for procurement across Adult Social Care. They will be responsible and accountable for the delivery of specific projects that form part of the overall procurement programme across the council, which will support council objectives.
  • Supporting the Council's drive for continuous improvement and best value.

    • Please apply and send your CV over if interested or get in touch if you know anyone who is. Contact or call Sommer for information and queries.

    Vivid Resourcing are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.

    Start date
    ASAP
    Duration
    3 months
    From
    Vivid Resourcing Ltd
    Published at
    01.12.2018
    Project ID:
    1679188
    Contract type
    Freelance
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