Procurement Business Partner
We are currently working with a local authority who require the interim assistance of a Procurement Business Partner to provide a comprehensive professional and value-adding partnership, to advise and support services across the organisation. The focus of the team is to.
- Role Responsibilities:
- Support the service areas in evaluating and understanding their procurement and contract management performance
- To identify and highlight risks and opportunities; and provide recommendations for strategic, tactical and operational improvements, including financial savings.
- Co-ordinate and provide procurement support and advice across the Council so as to engage in effective procurement activity
- Ensure compliance and best value within the preparation of tender / quotation documentation, evaluation of information, and presentation of findings and recommend outcomes
- Lead on strategic procurement projects
- To be responsible for the promotion and adherence across the organisation’s Procurement Strategy and policies, the Code of Procurement Practice and the Procurement Strategy
- Oversee and advise on the maintenance, development and management of the Council’s Contracts Register to comply with statutory and corporate requirements
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience in public sector procurement
- Experience in Contracts and supplier management
- Experience of leading, managing and influencing a team and/or people in a similar environment
- Ability to manage complex competitive tendering processes
- A comprehensive understanding of the Public Contract Regulations, e-procurement and skills in using e-procurement platforms such as Intend or Pro-contracts.
Start: 4th January 2022
Rate: £300-325 per day (Inside IR35)
Duration: 3-6 months with likely extensions
FULLY REMOTE WORKING
Full JD available upon request
For more information on the roles we are currently working on within Local Government, please in the first instance email your CV to the team at J.Finnikin@venngroup.com or call us on 01216160660.
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