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SalaryPNYCCDG1303_1710339574
Salary Package:Up to £19.00 per hour
Location:Northallerton, England
Consultant:Dani Gallone
Posted:13/03/2024
Description:
Procurement Officer - Northallerton - Full Time - Temp ongoing basis - 37 hours per week.
Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5pm. (Hours can be negotiated)
Hybrid Role - Typically 2 days per week in the office.
Rate of Pay - £19 per hour, paid weekly, every Friday for the hours worked the previous week.
The postholder will have a key role in working with service areas and the market to deliver viable procurement routes. A key part of the role is the ability to analyse, interpret and report on performance information and be proactive in finding solutions / resolutions within the context of procurement legislation and the councils governance framework.The role will assist with the delivery of the procurement strategy and activity across the council. The post will need to use problem solving techniques and innovative thinking to propose solutions and meet operational needs.The postholder will have a strong commercial awareness and will use appropriate challenge to deliver value for money.The postholder will lead the procurement of contracts currently worth up to £30m (Grade JK) or up to £50m (Grade L).The post holder will be expected to undertake any duties which may reasonably fall within the level of responsibility and the competence of the post as directed by the Line Manager or Head of Procurement and Contract.
Essential.
- Knowledge and understanding of Procurement Legislation, including Public Contract Regulations 2015.
- Qualified to CIPs Level 4 or willing to complete.
- Knowledge and understanding of procurement systems (e-tendering)
- Knowledge and understanding of current forms of Contract, contract documentation, systems and processes
- Understanding and awareness of Local Government/public sector procurement and contract issues e.g., competitive tendering requirement, achievement of best value, need for a mixed economy, the role of procurement in the delivery of best value and efficiency, and the importance of supplier relationship management.
- Significant Contract management experience
- Experience of project planning own workload.
- Experience of Performance Managing low- medium risk contracts.
- Experience of analysing, interpreting and challenging financial data and information. Experience of data driven decision making to drive optimal procurement outcomes.
- Experience of e–tendering systems.
Desirable
- Knowledge of local government
- Knowledge of NYC’s contract procedure rules
- Experience of the local government context.
- Experience of supply chain management.
- Experience of delivering a range of complex procurements (i.e., risk / value)
- Experience of delivery of UK Procurement Threshold projects
Professional Qualifications
- Qualified to CIPs Level 4 or willing to complete.
- Active membership of the professional body – Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply.
- Commitment to CPD.
Other Qualifications
- To work from the office base as required by the Service.
- Ability to travel across the County
- Ability to attend meetings outside of normal business hours
- Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Please only apply if you are able to work full time on an ongoing basis.
Please only apply if you are able to commute to Northallerton.
Please apply by submitting your CV.
For any questions, please call the Darlington branch on 01325 5284
