Procurement and Contracts Manager

Job title:

Procurement and Contracts Manager

Company

Wokingham Borough Council

Job description

We have an excellent opportunity for a Procurement and Contracts Manager to join our Procurement, Contracts and Commercialisation Team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full-time, permanent basis.As the Procurement and Contracts Manager, you will provide functional and operational leadership for the senior procurement specialists, ensuring the provision of professional services that meet customer needs.As a member of the corporate procurement team, you will contribute to strategy, performance, quality control and the financial planning for specialist areas, working collaboratively with key stakeholders, members and colleagues across the organisation.BenefitsNot only if this a fantastic time to join our team, but you will receive a host of incredible benefits including:

• 31 days annual leave (rising to 36 after 5 years continuous local government service), plus Bank Holidays
• A Local government pension
• Flexible working arrangements
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to an onsite gym
• A range of employee discounts
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• And more!

Key responsibilities

• Provide functional and/or operational leadership for senior procurement specialists ensuring the provision of professional services that meet customer needs.
• Acting as member of corporate procurement project teams- providing specialist advice and input
• Contributing to strategy, performance and quality control, and service and financial planning for specialist area(s)
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation, Members and managing key relationships e.g. with members, partners, other stakeholders
• Promotion of best practice in procurement and contract management across all services in the Council through issuance of guidance and training as required.

Skills, qualifications and experience

• Experience and excellent understanding of the Public Contracts regulations 2015 and the implications of the procurement act 2023
• Experience in local government procurement categories
• Relevant professional qualifications such as Chartered Institute of Procurement and supply or a recognised business qualification
• Strong IT skills specifically in PowerPoint and Excel
• Experience of using e-procurement software

For more information, please contact Clare Priest, Head of Procurement, Contracts and Commercialisation, .Alternatively, click the link below and apply today!Closing date: Sunday 25th August 2024, 11pmInterviews: TBCPlease be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment.Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

Expected salary

Location

Shute, Devon – Wokingham, Berkshire

Job date

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 05:19:50 GMT

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