Senior Procurement Officer (Contract)
£57.59 per hour (37 hours)
Swindon
This role is working with the Local Authority. The Senior Procurement Officer is responsible for the commissioning, procurement, and monitoring of works, goods, services, and other associated contracts.
The post holder ensures compliance with the FTS and UK Public Contract Regulations, international trade agreements, competition laws and the Council’s corporate priorities and financial regulations.
The role focuses on the procurement of major projects with high value, high risk, or complex requirements and leading on the procurement of framework agreements and/or dynamic purchasing systems.
The SPO provides procurement leadership, decision making and technical advice to achieve best value solutions and maximise value for money whilst effectively identifying and managing risk and exposure.
Key Accountabilities:
* To work in partnership and develop effective working relationships with Operational teams.
* To ensure all spend on works, goods and services deliver best value for Swindon’s residents and enhances the service and reputation of the Council.
* To implement innovative procurement practices, policies and procedures that meet current best practice, maximising the potential of e-procurement to achieve optimal value, efficiency and cost reduction.
* To advise and motivate teams to understand the Council’s procurement policies.
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