AddressSalary: £49,498 - £51,515
Hours per week: 37
Interview date: Thursday 11 and Friday 12 April 2024
Procurement – delivering value for money through innovation and collaboration
Are you an innovative, collaborative, solutions focused public sector procurement professional looking for their next opportunity? If you are then we are thrilled to share with you this exciting opportunity for a Procurement Manager to join our Procurement Team!
Reporting to the Head of Procurement, the Procurement Manager will lead a dedicated team responsible for direct tendering and procurement policy development activities within the Council. You will lead and support your team to undertake complex tendering activity ensuring compliance with UK procurement legislation. The Procurement Manager will develop, with support from their team, a wide range of policies that will support the organisation, such as contract management, social value and sustainability, to be complaint in its procurement activity whist allowing for innovation, commerciality and supporting the Council to deliver its ambitions set out in its Business Plan and Medium – Term Financial Plan.
As an inspiring, vibrant and confident leader, you will bring skills and experience in procurement legislation, procurement process, market assessments and relevant policy. With your proven expertise and experience you will provide expert advice, guidance, and support to underpin risk-based decision making to support the delivery of sustainable outcomes.
Become an integral part of our forward-thinking and values-driven council, your contributions will play a crucial role in shaping our future. Join us on this transformative journey by applying today.
Why us?
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right.
Please download and read the role description and person specification , carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity .
For more details, contact Deborah Bull, Head of Procurement, at Deborah.bull@wiltshire.gov.uk
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