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Havering Council - Procurement Manager

Remedy Recruitment Group
Posted a day ago, valid for a day
Location

London, Greater London E10 6EJ, England

Contract type

Part Time

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  • The role involves providing commercial contract and supplier management support to ensure optimal value for money for the Councils' key contracts.
  • Candidates should have experience in agile procurement practices that are objective, fair, and compliant with legal requirements.
  • The position requires input into the development and implementation of the Councils' Procurement Strategy to align with corporate plans and national objectives.
  • The role also includes managing projects that promote innovation and best practices while ensuring adherence to the Council's Code of Practice and procurement rules.
  • The salary for this position is competitive, and the ideal candidate should have several years of relevant experience in procurement and contract management.

Duties of the role will be;

  • 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.

If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.

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