Procurement Project Officer
Reference no: Merton 5258439
Pay Rate: £42,840.00 per annum
35 hours, Monday - Friday, normal working hours
This opening assignment is Permanent
City: MORDEN, LONDON
Must be able to attend the office 3 days per week.
The role will be pivotal in driving forward and challenging the Council’s approach to Category Management and its Make or Buy agenda. It will also be integral in assisting the Council deliver its strategic priorities and its Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS), in line with the changes being brought about by the new Public Procurement Act.
An ability to explore and deliver value for money at all stages of the Procurement cycle is integral to the success of this role. Strong and constructive relationship management skills will be vital, as well as a good level of technical knowledge.
You will lead, shape, and steer the delivery of individual procurement projects at PCR levels and above. Take projects from initiation through to contract implementation and have responsibility for maximising savings and efficiencies from goods and services while ensuring appropriate levels of quality.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Collaborate with Council service leads to deliver a professional procurement service, developing strategies, ensuring innovation, and achieving value for money.
2. Manage all stages of procurement processes and governance autonomously, producing high-quality documentation.
3. Stay updated on procurement legislation and best practices, advising on legal and commercial impacts for the Council.
4. Provide expert advice to managers on procurement, commissioning, service models, supplier engagement, cost analysis, and efficiency improvements.
5. Deliver procurement activities across diverse goods and services, including tendering, contract management, stakeholder engagement, and value-for-money initiatives.
6. Analyze financial and management data to identify cost drivers, savings opportunities, and performance improvements.
7. Assist in the preparation and delivery of briefings, workshops, and training for staff on commercial and procurement matters.
8. Produce monitoring reports with analysis and recommendations for key management and scrutiny panels.
Key requirements:
1. MCIPS certification or working towards MCIPS certification or relevant experience working within a professional/commercial procurement environment.
2. Working knowledge of e-tendering systems.
3. Strong knowledge and practical experience of the public procurement rules.
4. Working knowledge of the legislative framework related to public procurement.
5. Understanding of electronic systems and processes, preferably tendering/procurement ones, and an ability to adapt and develop systems as required.
6. Experience of working effectively with a range of professionals in service areas, demonstrating excellent stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills.
7. Experience in developing effective tools, systems, and procedures to drive efficiencies.
8. Proven experience of applying UK public procurement regulations and the techniques used in managing UK procurement/tender processes and of participating in multi-disciplinary project teams.
9. Experience of gathering, analysing, interpreting, and reporting on data.
10. Strong verbal and written communication skills including formal report writing.
11. Ability to manage a portfolio of multi-disciplinary commercial and procurement projects ensuring that all are delivered on schedule and within budget including undertaking the detailed preparation and issue of tenders and quotations.
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