Commissioning & Procurement Officer

Exciting Career Opportunity: Commissioning and Procurement Officer

Grade G/H

About Us: We are seeking a dynamic and skilled professional to join our innovative team as a Commissioning and Procurement Officer. This role offers a unique chance to contribute to the efficient delivery of procurement services in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. If you are passionate about achieving positive outcomes and embracing new ways of working, we encourage you to apply.

Role Overview:

• Job Title: Commissioning and Procurement Officer
• Grade: G/H
• Location: Confidential within London
• Reporting To: Commissioning and Procurement Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide professional commissioning and procurement project support across the Council.
• Undertake tenders and requests for quotations, ensuring Best Value and contributing to cost savings.
• Manage projects on the e-tendering portal and prepare tender documentation.
• Understand market research for potential requirements, analyze data, and produce summaries for commissioning plans.
• Maintain procurement issue and risks logs, ensuring timely completion of all relevant steps in the council's e-tendering portal.
• Develop excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Liaise with stakeholders regarding procurement opportunities and compliance issues.
• Support the development of procurement guidance materials and templates.
• Manage the Commissioning mailbox, ensuring timely responses to stakeholder queries.

Digital/New Ways of Working:

• Utilize new technologies, particularly Google, to adopt modern, agile working practices.

General:

• Work with the Procurement Manager to establish standards of good practice.
• Define outcomes, set targets, and monitor performance within a culture of continual improvement.
• Represent the Council in meetings and provide information to operational working groups.

Grade H Progression:

• Ability to work independently on more complex commissioning projects.
• Lead on defined programs or projects on behalf of Contracts and Commercial.
• Contribute significantly to planning and improvements of the commissioning function.

Equality and Diversity:

• Embed equity, equality, fairness, and diversity into all aspects of team working and service delivery.

Role Requirements:

• Question and challenge ways of working, demonstrating an understanding of the bigger picture.
• Demonstrate agility and adaptability in mindset and ways of working.
• Work successfully with key stakeholders within and outside the Council.
• Demonstrate commitment to personal and professional development.
• Demonstrate innovation and creativity.
• Actively engage in positive cross-organizational communications and team working.

Role Specific Skills:

• Good knowledge of commissioning and procurement best practice.
• Appropriate procurement experience in a public sector environment.
• Excellent knowledge of Public Contracts Regulations (PCR 2015).
• Experience of e-tendering portals.
• Excellent communications and influencing skills.
• Experience of formal report writing and excellent writing skills.
• Experience of planning, organizing, and prioritizing workload.
• Professional qualification (or willing to work towards one).
• At Grade H, hold a relevant professional qualification (e.g., CIPS) or equivalent experience.

Our Values:

• Innovative:

  • Promote a culture that encourages creativity.
  • Embrace new ideas and ways of working.
  • Be ambitious to push boundaries and realize potential.

• Open:

  • Respect and recognition for everyone's voice.
  • Collaborate with new and existing partners.
  • Empower staff and residents for informed decision-making.
  • Inspire trust by acting with integrity in all we do.

• Smart:

  • Display commercial acumen to find solutions and deliver best value.
  • Embrace agile working.
  • Be customer-driven, listening, and consistently delivering excellence.