Senior Commissioning Officer

Senior Commissioning Officer
Kingston Upon Thames
Permanent
£46,857 Per Annum
We are currently looking for a Senior Commissioning Officer for a role in Surrey. The Senior Commissioning Officer will report directly to the Commissioning and Procurement Manager and is responsible for supporting the Council in undertaking outcomes focussed, lawful and, commercially sound, commissioning projects to deliver quality and value for money services. To contribute to the effective running of the Council's corporate Commissioning function.
Job Summary:

• Leads on market engagement, analysis and management of a portfolio of contracts
• Uses a combination of subject matter expertise and technical procurement/management skills to ensure best value for money and delivery of outcomes.
• Ensures robust evidence and market sourcing strategies inform decision making and provide good value for money.
• Develops and delivers specific procurement programmes
• Assesses highly complex and sensitive information and presents to a wide range of stakeholders.
• Deputises for Commissioning Manager as required
• Leads on the development of all relevant tendering documentation and support drafting of the appropriate form of contract.
• Manages and develop relationships with clients, internal stakeholders, consultants, and other partners
• Contributes to the Commissioning Governance review process and all other matters relating to the commissioning and procurement strategy
• Provides technical advice on matters relating to commissioning, procurement and contract management
• Supports other areas of the Commissioning and Procurement Team as required

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