IMH are currently looking for an enthusiastic Procurement Officer to work on behalf of Leicester City Council.
Job purpose:
To provide decisive and effective leadership to a team of procurement staff in line with the council’s ‘Vision & Values’ and ‘Leadership Qualities’ that enables them to:
* To do their best work resulting in high levels of people and organisational performance.
* Manage the procurement of high value/risk goods, works and/or services to enable service delivery to the council’s customers and to deliver efficiency savings and achieve the council’s strategic procurement objectives’.
Key Responsibilities:
* Involve team/s in creating a shared purpose to help them develop and achieve results.
* Give clear direction and provide effective people and performance management.
* Liaises with clients, and uses market intelligence and management information, to develop and implement procurement strategies.
* Manages a team of procurement staff undertaking a wide range of project processes.
* Develops and maintains relationships with suppliers and internal customers.
Hours & Pay:
* £49,764 - £52,805
* 1-2 days in the office
* Full Time and Permanent
Requirements:
* Local Authority experience
* NVQ or further training in Procurement
* Managerial experience in Procurement and managing a team