Senior Procurement and Contracts Officer
Location: Bournemouth
Contract: Temporary (4 month initial)
Rate: £27 Per Hour Umbrella (PAYE Inc. £24.30, PAYE Exc. £21.68)
Start date: ASAP
Contact: (url removed)
Job Description
Service Care Solutions is recruiting a Senior Procurement Officer for a local authority in Bournemouth. This key role involves managing high-value procurement processes, ensuring compliance with public sector regulations, overseeing supplier performance, and fostering stakeholder relationships.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional to make a significant impact in delivering value-for-money services and driving strategic procurement improvements.
Main responsibilities
Lead end-to-end procurement processes for high-value, complex contracts, ensuring compliance with UK public procurement laws, council policies, and best practices.
Oversee supplier performance and manage contracts, including drafting terms, negotiating conditions, and resolving disputes in collaboration with Legal and Finance teams.
Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to foster collaboration, identify cost-saving opportunities, and enhance service delivery.
Ensure adherence to public procurement regulations and council governance procedures, maintain accurate records, and contribute to risk and quality management strategies.
Monitor procurement and contract performa...