Procurement Officer

Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a Procurement Officer for our client a local government organisation based in Gloucestershire.

The successful candidate will work as part of the organisation's Strategic Procurement Service and support or lead tender activity or act in a support role to provide specialist support or analytical services to the team or its customers.

Success will depend on developing critical relationships at all levels, particularly with commissioners, outcome managers, project manager and other support services.

This is initially a 3 month contract with the possibility to extend after that date. This role will be Hybrid working, 2 days per week in the office required.

Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to:

• Provide commissioners or other clients with pragmatic and informed advice so that customer outcomes and value for money requirements met or exceeded.
• Use specialist knowledge or expertise to achieve superior outcomes.
• Undertake market and supplier research to inform the development of commissioning and commercial thinking.
• Undertake or lead discreet procurement projects and attend project/review board meetings as required.
• Assess Social Value and work to maximise it through your work.
• Ensure effective communication and engagement with stakeholders and partners (including external suppliers).
• Assess and manage the risk associated with each activity.
• Keep up-to-date with relevant policy and legislative changes.
• Ensure compliance with all legal requirements and policies.
• Work to lead or support specific tendering activity.
• Prepare a procurement strategy that describes your procurement findings and recommended approach.

Personal Requirements:

• An individual with good all-round public sector experience, preferably within Adults but not mandatory.
• Experience in a procurement or commissioning environment.
• Knowledge of procurement regulations and at least a working understanding or contract law, risk management and contract management
• Ability to communication with stakeholders and partners.

Working Hours: 09:00am - 17:00pm, Monday - Friday

Pay: £286.93 per day

Please note this role is within the scope of IR35.