Job Title: Interim Procurement and Contract Category Manager
Ref number: NE Lincolnshire 5263526
Hybrid working, in the office 3 days out of the 4
The team is seeking a Procurement and Contract Category Manager for approximately 5 to 6 months to work within the Council’s Place and Resources Transformation Unit, providing high quality and cost-effective procurement and contract management support in relation to various categories such as ICT and Professional services. You will lead on all procurement and contract management matters, including legal and commercial implications of decisions and recommendations.
This is a part-time role for 30 hours per week. Hours and days to be worked to be confirmed with the line manager.
Key Responsibilities:
1. To ensure value for money in procurements by complying with internal Contract Procedure Rules, Financial Regulations, the Procurement Strategy, and other appropriate policies.
2. Providing strategic direction and leadership in all matters relating to procurement activity, including assurance and compliance with Public Contract Regulations and any relevant future regulations.
3. Providing advice and guidance to the service areas, and lead public sector procurement activity.
4. Provide expert procurement and contract management advice to the service areas.
5. Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with the service areas, external partners, and the Transformation Unit, promoting the principles of good procurement and contract management practice.
6. To ensure that procurements are carried out in accordance with council policies and procedures, including Contract Procedure Rules, Financial Regulations, Health and Safety, Environmental Sustainability, Social Value, and any other relevant legislation, regulations, and codes of practice.
Qualifications:
1. Minimum level 6 CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply)
Skills & Experience:
1. Minimum of 3 years Public Sector experience.
2. Significant experience of delivering procurements in relation to various categories such as ICT and Professional services.
3. Ability to lead on all procurement and contract management matters, including legal and commercial implications of decisions and recommendations.
4. Experience of working across diverse services within complex organisations, including partnership working.
5. Experience of managing a tender process and/or contract negotiation.
6. Contract management experience and monitoring of key performance indicators.
7. Experience of contract management and/or supplier engagement.
8. Purchasing and supply chain experience.
9. Experience with procurement and contracts administration under EU funded contracts or agreements.
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