Senior Procurement Officer - Exeter, United Kingdom - Bridge of Hope

Bridge of Hope

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Exeter, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are working with a Devon based Authority who are looking for an experienced Senior Procurement and Contracts Officer to join their team on a Fixed Term Basis., As the Senior Procurement and Contracts Officer you will manage the End to End procurement of contracts, including those of high value, high risk or of a complex nature ensuring delivery within regulatory and wider statutory obligations to meet the priorities and needs of the Council.

Ensure the Council's Constitution and compliance requirements are effectively communicated and embedded across the Council and its wholly owned company
Manage end to end procurement processes for contracts, including those that are high value, high risk and complex, to ensure successful delivery in accordance with all relevant legislative requirements, policy, guidance and best practice
Provide professional advice, ongoing support, information and guidance to staff across the Council and its wholly owned companies involved in the management of contracts with external organisations to ensure continuous improvement, delivery of service and best value are maintained or enhanced
Support the Council's priorities, aims and objectives through the delivery of the Procurement and Contract Management Strategy, National Procurement Policies and National Procurement Policy Statement
Engage with Directorates, Business Units and Council wholly owned companies to identify business needs and jointly develop and support the implementation of individual commercial strategies. Ensuring those strategies are effective, efficient, support the Council's priorities and deliver best value from all Council spend
Implement commercial methodologies and procedures that lead to continuous improvement in commercial practice across the Council and its wholly owned companies