Interim Senior Procurement Officer

Job Description

Responsible for the management of a portfolio of procurement projects, in particular those of a relatively complex, strategically important, high profile value or risk in a designated market/category area.Client DetailsAn organisation in Leicester.Description

• Responsible for a portfolio of frameworks of products and/or services in a designated market or spend category as part of a Procurement team and work with colleagues, to achieve good procurement solutions in line with the short term service plan, customeroutcomes, and aligned to short-to-medium term business growth and financial objectives.
• Independently conduct market engagements to establish national, regional and other framework solutions, undertake further competitions and undertake client specific procurements. Conduct negotiations and post tender clarifications. Draft award letters andcontract documentation. Debrief suppliers, supporting senior colleagues where needed in response to any legal challenges.
• Draft and develop procurement documentation in consultation with stakeholders, to ensure requirements are understood and accurately represented, and advise on procurement approach to achieve desired outcomes, accounting for market, value, risk and customerobjectives.
• Prepare project briefs and business cases for, and to present to, Pre-Procurement Panel, outlining proposed procurement strategy and rationale including evaluation methodology, and ensuring resources requirements, timescales, potential demand (customerusage) and commercial and compliance risk are addressed, and to monitor/update these during the project liaising with the Category Manager and Practice Manager where relevant.
• Prepare robust contract award, extension and variation recommendations for, and present to, Contracts Panel outlining proposed contract awards and rationale including commercial and compliance risk are addressed with any proposed mitigating actions.
• Understand and apply the principles of transparency and non-discrimination to all procurement activity, ensuring compliance with internal procedures, the organisations Contract Procedure Rules and requirements of Public Contract Regulations, recognisingthe importance of financial thresholds. Guide and assist customers and colleagues on best procurement practice.
• Manage the performance of a range of contracts and suppliers including measuring supplier performance against KPIs or service levels at contract level. Where performance is not meeting expectations, lead review meetings with suppliers to rectify and agreeremedial actions, or escalate, making recommendations on actions necessary.

Profile

• Degree or equivalent qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience
• Demonstrable experience of a range of procurement and supply chain procedures and processes, including sourcing, tendering, evaluation techniques, negotiation etc
• Proven track record in conducting or managing procurement processes, playing a lead role to ensure the process best meets objectives whilst seeking innovation, and delivering savings and value for money
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills with the ability to handle a range of stakeholders, including but not limited to customers, clients, suppliers and collaborative partners to achieve the best procurement outcomes.
• Specific knowledge of procurement processes and the Public Contract Regulations, sufficient to undertake procurement processes and advise colleagues, customers and suppliers

Job Offer

• Home working
• £300 - £350 per day (inside ir35)
• 6 months