Job Title: Procurement & Contracts SpecialistLocation: Central London (Hybrid working: 2-3 days' work from home)Organisation: Housing AssociationContract Type: Immediate start, temporary contract until April 2025Pay rate: £450 per day (inside IR35)Overview:I am recruiting for a Housing Association that needs an experienced Procurement and Contracts Specialist to join their Procurement team on a temporary basis. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in writing and managing high-risk contracts, advising on no-contract and no-PO requirements, and working independently with minimal supervision. This role involves reviewing and managing contracts for a list of 500 suppliers, including high-risk, lower-value suppliers.Key Responsibilities:*Review and manage contracts for a list of 500 suppliers, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.*Write and develop contracts and specifications for high-risk suppliers.*Advise on no-contract and no-PO requirements, ensuring all procurement activities are compliant.*Prioritise and manage a large workload effectively, focusing on high-risk suppliers being transitioned from no-contract, no-PO status.*Work independently with minimal supervision, demonstrating the ability to hit the ground running.*Collaborate with a team of 15, providing dedicated support for this project.*Ensure all procurement activities align with FM and construction industry standards.Requirements:*Proven experience in writing and managing high-risk contracts.*Strong understanding of no-contract and no-PO requirements.*Ability to review and manage many supplier contracts.*Comfortable working with high-risk, lower-value suppliers.*Experience in FM and construction industries.*Demonstrate the ability to prioritise and manage a large workload.*Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.*Available for interviews this week.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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