Job Description
The role will be responsible for leading and managing complex and strategic collaborative and local procurement projects to ensure their effective delivery in line with customer requirement and timescales.Provide innovative strategic advice and develop and implement appropriate procurement sourcing strategies that align to business priorities in order to deliver best value, innovation and robust contractual arrangements.Develop and maintain appropriate relationships with internal customers, key stakeholders, and public, private and third sector suppliers; develops relationships with partner authorities and other government bodies where appropriate.Actively searches for, and promotes collaborative, lean and innovative working practices across the organisationRaise the profile of procurement through the increase of cross-functional team working and networking with internal customers and stakeholders.Management of the procurement portfolio for allocated support areas, specifically leading and delivering results on infrastructure and corporate services categoriesSupport mobilisation post contract award by leading on specific contract management processes, supplier relationship management, ongoing performance management and specific contract implementation meetings and processes (including grant funding processes)Ensure compliance with the Assurance Process, Standing Orders, Financial Regulations, Social Value Policy and Purchasing Procedures and Contracts Manual through the provision of appropriate advice and guidance to internal customers and key stakeholdersActively promoting best practice procurement techniques within the stakeholder community to enhance a value for money cultureProviding advice and guidance relating to procurement regulations. Identify key areas of risk to potential procurement strategiesEnsure that appropriate audit trails are established per policies and procedures for all procurement-related activity, including adherence to the Social Value Policy and the Contract Procedure Rules set outWork with Directorates to ensure that there is always a current and appropriate procurement strategy and delivery plan for forthcoming works, including leading on all procurement plans and strategiesEnsure appropriate systems are fully utilised ranging from inviting quotations/tenders to raising through to payment of invoices by: promoting the use of the appropriate procure-to-pay systems for activities promoting use of the e-Tendering portal for all procurement activityEnsure contract databases are developed and kept current for area(s) of responsibility, including measuring supplier KPI's and ongoing performance managementEnsure all tenders instructions provided to suppliers are clear and transparent, specifically for complex tenders, ensuring that providers are clear on how funding and contracts will be awarded and monitoredHybrid working|Competitive SalaryProcurement experience is essential; demonstrates the ability to develop procurement strategies (using appropriate tools and techniques), lead on engaging and evaluate tender responses, undertake bid conditioning and bid clarification, debriefs suppliers, award contracts, manage supplier relationships, supplier performance and undertake supplier and contract management activities.Strategic sourcing knowledge and experiencePrevious experience working with Public Sector Procurement RegulationsA Public Sector organisation in Birmingham.Hybrid working - mandatory every Tuesday in the office plus a second dayLGPS - 9.8% Employer & 6.8% Employee28 days annual leave (rising to 32) with the option to buy up to 10 additional daysDiscounted gym membershipHealth cash planReward gateway - discounts for shopping with over 2000 retailersMichael Page
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