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Facilities Management Procurement Lead
Special Conditions:
* Oversee services across multiple locations, including outside core hours.
* Provide procurement and contract management for Facilities Management (FM) within the Operations Department.
* Flexible working required, including emergency response and evening meetings.
* Travel within and outside the Borough (expenses reimbursed per council policy).
Role Purpose:
* Develop and manage multi-million-pound FM procurement contracts, ensuring compliance and cost control.
* Provide expert procurement advice for high-value contracts.
* Lead procurement strategy, category management, and performance standards.
* Support project and programme management for FM and the wider Council.
* Ensure efficiency, transparency, and effectiveness in procurement activities.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Develop and implement a procurement plan for FM contracts.
2. Lead procurement, appointment, and management of high-value contracts.
3. Advise on procurement legislation, best practices, and strategy.
4. Train and support staff on procurement processes.
5. Produce reports, monitor performance, and recomm...