Procurement Specialist (Bristol)

Carbon 60 is looking to recruit a Procurement Specialist for its public sector client based in Bristol

Pay rate is £23.53ph PAYE

Working hours are 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday

Job Purpose

To provide professional, legally compliant advice and support leading to robust procurement processes and commercial outcomes for designated categories

Lead on the implementation of major sections of the commercial/procurement category plan and lead a programme of significant commercial/procurement projects and re-engineering processes

To provide expert advice and guidance to elected Members, Service Directors & employees

Design, implement & manage major procurement processes, leading a programme of significant commercial/procurement projects and re-engineering processes.

Job accountabilities

Lead on specific allocated medium/higher value/risk procurement and tendering and associated commercial and contract management arrangements to deliver procurement exercises effectively.

To utilise market knowledge, data & procurement expertise to identify and deliver commercial opportunities and solutions

Provide professional procurement advice and support and the council's commercial assurance framework, promoting the development of a commercial approach with key stakeholders.

Constructively engage with Services to ensure that commercial acumen is applied in how procurement and contracts are established.

To advise on the adequacy of Health & Safety policies as submitted by providers during procurement competitions.

Provide advice and support in managing strategic aspects of category related contract management, including engagement at supplier meetings, performance reviews, coordination of management information, and negotiation approaches.

Undertake analysis of the council's spend data, in order to identify patterns of purchasing, opportunities for savings and instances of non-compliant behaviour.

Undertake research and analysis to inform and report appropriately on a strategic view of the market(s) within designated category.

To proactively support and contribute to the ongoing development and currency of guidance and documentation associated with the Strategic Procurement and Supplier Relationship Service ensuring model delivery.

Manage, develop and support Category Support Officers to successfully achieve the objectives of the service and wider council.

Build, develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders both internal and external. to ensure high quality outcomes in support of the council's objectives while building best practice.

For further details please call Andrew on 07734743454

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.