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Experience required;
Experience of Social Value
Knowledge of Procurement Act 2023
Mostly remote working - However required in the office a few times a month for in person meetings.
The role of procurement and contract management is to support OCC, and the wider public sector system in Oxfordshire, to deliver effective and consistent services and ensure that products and services purchased from suppliers represent value for money.
Our client works with their Residents, Staff, Members, Partners and Suppliers to ensure the delivery of required outcomes, in a consistent way, using the right skills and the most appropriate delivery vehicles.
They drive continuous improvement so we can be even more ambitious for our organisations and communities in the future.
They support our Organisation, People and Partners to look forward, using analysis and evidence to inform plans, manage risks appropriately, apply insight and manage markets to ensure the delivery of effective services for our local people.
They learn and adapt to deliver positive outcomes in efficient and consistent ways, constructively challenging how services are provided and working together to build on our strengths.
Reporting to the Head of Category the postholder will be responsible for the delivery of key procurement and contract management activities in relation to environmental services.
The postholder will work closely with Commissioners, Service Leads and other members of the Category Team to ensure that the products and services purchased within their Level 1 category represent value for money.
The post holder will work with Category Officers and Assistants to deliver agreed procurement and contract management activities in relation to their Level 1 category, ensuring that resources are flexed and prioritised to meet changing demands and to ensure performance aims and objectives are successfully delivered in accordance with agreed targets.
The role will require joint working with other Council Directorates, Senior Officers, Members, Suppliers, Communities and other Partners, therefore being able to build working relationships and communicate effectively is important.
If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.
