Senior Procurement And Contracts Officer

Senior Procurement and Contracts Officer

Lewisham

£270 per day (umbrella)

Full Time Contract ( 6 months long)
Novax Recruitment is actively seeking a Senior Procurement and Contracts Officer in Lewisham. This is a contract with a scope for extension working full time hours.
The job:

• To assist the Procurement and Contracts Manager with supporting Directorates Procurement and contract management activity through the current decentralized model
• To provide written guidance, comprehensive training and provide advice to Directorate commissioners in all matters pertaining to procurement practice including the law
• To support the review of tender documentation prior to publication to ensure compliance with relevant legislation
• Comply with all reporting arrangements required by transparency provisions in EU, UK or local regulation in relation to procurement activity and decisions
• To support the day to day management of the Procurement and contract management administrative function

The candidate:

• Extensive knowledge of procurement law as it affects local authorities

• In depth Knowledge of the best value framework

• Substantial experience of operating contract management practices and procedures

• Experience of successful project management

Please submit your application via the contact details provided and you will be contacted with further information about this opportunity or email your CV to me directly; or call me on;