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Duties of the role will;
- Be the Council's procurement expert in respect of the post holder's designated, from time to time, Directorates & Categories ('Designated Areas') of expenditure, providing strategic procurement guidance, solutions to issues, contract management and advice to the Chief Executive, Mayor, Group Directors and Senior Management.
- To provide commercial contract/supplier management support, within the Designated Areas, to ensure the Councils' key contracts deliver optimal value for money throughout their lifecycle.
- Within Designated Areas, ensure at all time that procurement is as agile as practicable, the forefront of industry thinking and that it is objective and fair, delivers value for money and meets legal requirements.
- To work within Designated Areas to ensure improved procurement planning, right decision-making, execution and robust commercial management activities.
- Input into the development and implementation of the relevant Councils' Procurement Strategy which will contribute toward delivery of the Councils' priorities and aims as set-out in their corporate plans, along with delivering regional and national procurement objectives ensuring positive outcomes.
- To ensure all procurement within Designated Areas is in accordance with the Council's Code of Practice, applicable legislation, and procurement rules.
- Manage projects which drive innovation and Best Practice wherever possible to deliver excellence for the residents.
- Responsibility for Demand Management within the post holder's designated areas.
- Represent Strategic Procurement Unit at Boards, Councils and collaborations when required.
The role will mainly be remote with office attendance only when required.
To be successful for this role you must have prior Social Care procurement experience.
If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.
