Procurement Project Officer
A Local Authority in the Kingston area are actively seeking a Procurement Project Officer to contribute to our Corporate Commissioning Service.
Permanent Position | Location: Morden, SM4 | Salary: £42k per annum | Hybrid working (2/3 days in the office)
Role Context:
* Procurement at Merton continues to evolve and to achieve challenging targets, LBM requires skilled, commercially motivated professionals to help achieve significant savings.
* The role will be pivotal in driving forward and challenging the Council's approach to Category Management and its Make or Buy agenda.
* The role 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.
Role Overview:
* Provide professional procurement resource to support and advise internal and external partners such that all LBM procurement decisions deliver.
* Assist in the implementation of the Commercial Services Business Plan, the Council's Category Management approach and its Make vs. Buy agenda by providing a professional procurement service to all clients across the Council.
* Work alongside clients to assist in the delivery of the Council's MTFS.
* Work alongside clients, primarily on medium to high value-risk procurements and guide clients through procurement governance, legislation, use of the e-tendering portal, etc. (with the support of a Category Advisor where appropriate).
Candidate Profile:
* Candidates must either have, be working towards or be willing to work towards a CIPS Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply (level 5), within a mutually agreed timescale, and adhere to the Institute's Code of Conduct.
* Strong knowledge and practical experience of the public procurement rules.
* 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.
*** A comprehensive Job Description will be provided upon assessment of suitability ***
Desired Experience:
* Knowledge and understanding of the public procurement rules.
* An understanding of the process and practicalities of purchasing through PCR procedures.
* Ability to champion the benefits of good procurement practices within the Council.
For further details or to apply, kindly submit your interest, and a detailed Job Description will be shared with suitable candidates.
*We offer a market leading referral scheme of up to £250 so if you know of someone who may also be looking for an exciting career opportunity*
To apply for this role please email & call Dane on 01772 954 200.