Contract And Procurement Officer

Contract and Procurement Officer

Duration: Initially 3 months with an option to extend further
Hours: 37 hours a week
Rate: 17 umbrella an hour (14 PAYE an hour)
Location: Bournemouth

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council are looking for a Contract and Procurement Officer to join their Children's Commissioning Team. This position is for an experienced Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Focus on overseeing the contract processes for Children's Services, especially in Social Care
• Provide advice, guidance and analysis to enable the procurement and/or management of contracts
• Provide internal guidance and advise to others and provide director to contractors
• Co-ordinate and monitor contractual/procurement arrangements for a mixed portfolio of contracts
• Establish, maintain and analyse records of contractual arrangements

Requirements

• Experience with contracts and compliance or relevant skills
• Strong problem-solving, communication and negotiation skills are essential
• Experience with a similar role