Interim Assistant Procurement Manager

I'm supporting a client who are seeking a temporary Assistant Procurement Manager to support both their Procurement Managers to cover a short-term absence. The focus will be working on contracts within the Housing function & you will be responsible for a portfoilio of contracts, including those already in the pipeline & those that will be added into the pipeline, ranging from low to medium to high value.

Client Details

An organisation in Hertfordshire.

Description

• Assist in developing procurement best practices and continuously review and revise processes to maximise benefits in terms of quality and cost
• Act as the organisations expert on procurement in the Housing Function
• Provide guidance on the legislative framework governing procurement, including EU Procurement Directives and Contract Standing Orders, to mitigate legal challenges
• Maintain an overview of organisation's spend patterns, including issues of aggregation and contract compliance
• Maintain the organisation's contracts register
• Work on housing revenue account projects, including replacement contracts for decent homes, repairs and voids, door entry systems, electrical testing contracts and damp and mould contracts
• Collaborate closely with the team at the depot for gas recycling, fire stopping, compliance, and other activities
• Analyse spend data and manage/maintain the contracts register to ensure compliance across the board

Profile

Essentials:

• Experience within the public sector & procuring under PCR 2015
• Experience with Housing contracts
• Knowledge & experience working with Frameworks
• Ability to develop and revise procurement processes for improved cost and quality outcomes
• Experience with e-procurement systems
• Strong documentation review and management skills

Desirables:

• Proficiency in creating and managing evaluation spreadsheets (excel)

Job Offer

• Remote working role
• £250 - £300 per day (umbrella)
• Initial 3 months (possibility to extend)