- Ensure adherence to the Procurement Act 2023 by managing submissions, reporting, and compliance on government portals.
- Collaborate with budget holders to develop annual procurement plans and identify efficient market routes.
- Oversee supplier performance, ensuring contract compliance and managing the contract register.
- Mitigate supply chain risks, conduct conflict of interest checks, and prepare for audits.
- Support social value initiatives in procurement strategies, including sustainability and diversity goals.
- Collaborate with departments to ensure a streamline purchase-to-pay processes.
- Drive continuous improvement in procurement practices, focusing on efficiency and strategic value.
- Experience in public sector procurement and contract management
- Strong understanding of public procurement law and the purchase-to-pay process.
- Educated to degree level or equivalent with a CIPS Level 5 qualification or willingness to attain it.
- Proficient in Excel and capable of managing complex datasets with a high degree of accuracy.
- Hybrid working
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and three days off between Christmas and New Year
- Access to health cash plan
- Generous pension scheme
- Study support