Procurement Specialist (J3856) Bristol, England
Salary: GBP23.03 - GBP23.03 per hour
£23.03 per hour
Monday – Friday (37 hours)
Temporary – initially until end of Jan 25 – could extend
Mostly remote – one day per month in central Bristol
Tate are working with a local authority in their search for a Procurement Specialist to support with their social care procurement.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead on specific allocated medium/higher value/risk procurement and tendering and associated commercial and contract management arrangements to deliver procurement exercises effectively.
* Utilise market knowledge, data & procurement expertise to identify and deliver commercial opportunities and solutions, working with commissioners, service managers and others to ensure delivery and appropriate sourcing strategies.
* Provide professional procurement advice and support in line with Public Sector procurement requirements and the commercial assurance framework, promoting the development of a commercial approach with key stakeholders.
* Constructively engage with Services to ensure that commercial acumen is applied in how procurement and contracts are established.
* Provide expert advice and guidance to elected Members, Service Directors & employees, ensuring that trusted procurement and commercial advice and support contributes to decision making.
* Design, implement & manage major procurement processes, leading a programme of significant commercial/procurement projects and re-engineering processes.
Qualifications/experience:
* MCIPS qualified
* Public sector social care procurement experience
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