Specialist Procurement Adviser - Southwark, United Kingdom - Fox Morris Group

Fox Morris Group

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Southwark, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Fox Morris are working with Southwark Council in relations to finding a Specialist Procurement Adviser to start work ASAP

Responsibilities

To provide an effective procurement advice service to Community Safety and Partnerships in respect of complex and high value projects, through the delivery of procurement expertise in line with good governance and best practice and the promotion of council priorities.
To develop procurement processes, draft documentation, coordinate timelines, establish and chair evaluation panels and lead any such activities required to carry out the recommissioning Domestic Abuse and related Violence Against Women and Girls services in Southwark in line with good governance and best practice and the promotion of council priorities.
To provide expert advice and support to the department(s)/council, its committees, members and senior management on all related procurement issues, including drafting reports for the cabinet, scrutiny, council assembly, and other formal council meetings and decisions, and any reports required for external bodies.
To lead and attend meetings with council officers, members and external organisations as appropriate and to take the lead role on relevant procurement issues emanating from these discussions.
To advise strategic directors and their senior management teams on proposals for, and ongoing, procurement activities within their departments.
To assist in finding commercial and innovative ways for the council to approach and deliver its contractual requirements including via trading and joint ventures in support of the councils objectives.
To make an effective contribution to all relevant council initiatives aimed at continuous improvement and to deliver any targets or initiatives to be met.
To build effective and constructive relationships with council officers and members and external organisations.

You will be required to work Monday-Friday (9:00-5:00pm). This is based on a 6 month contract and the pay negotiable.

Benefits of working with Fox Morris Group
Referral Benefit Scheme.

Free compliance (DBS, training etc.)
Single point of contact consultant.
24h support.
Regular communication updates.

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV.

Job Type:
Temporary contract

Contract length: 6 months

Salary:
£244.41-£316.63 per day

Experience: