Please note the pay rate for this role is non-negotiable.
Interim Procurement Category Manager
Reference no:
Greenwich RQ1453221 Pay Rate:
£321.03 per day PAYE Working Hours:
35 Monday - Friday, normal working hours Assignment Duration:
This opening assignment is for 3-4 months City:
WOOLWICH, LONDON May be required to attend the office for a minimum of two days a week. You will provide excellent senior level commercial advice to support the Council to achieve its corporate objectives. Working in partnership with the relevant Department, acting as a key strategic adviser on complex procurement matters, managing procurement projects of high value, complexity and/or risk to the council and guiding and advising the relevant department(s) to achieve the twin objectives of value for money and social value. You will provide expert technical information, advice, guidance and challenge on all aspects of the procurement process to internal customers. Managing relationships with third party partners, and ensuring that any potential risks within procurements are effectively managed to safeguard successful delivery of outcomes. Key Responsibilities:
Work alongside the Category Lead in the service area you are allocated to develop and implement category procurement strategies and develop and implement robust forward procurement plans, including setting targets which contribute to the delivery of the Medium Term Financial Strategy and other key Council policies. Provide expert strategic procurement and contract management advice to senior managers and officers across the Council. Provide contractual advice and lead end-to-end procurement processes across the Council including complex and high value contracts, and acting as the Category Manager as a key member of the project team. Provide quality advice and guidance to internal customers on all aspects of the procurement process, supported by expert technical knowledge including relevant legislation and best practice. Apply the tools and techniques of strategic sourcing to achieve business outcomes through sound market analysis, commercial acumen and strategy formulation, resulting in improved quality of services and/or financial savings and, in all cases, value for money. Work closely with stakeholders to ensure procurement activity meets business needs, while providing objective advice and guidance, for instance in tender evaluation and moderation. Manage multi-disciplined teams to achieve a common outcome and provide guidance and supervision to Procurement Officers assigned to support projects. Key Requirements:
Comprehensive knowledge of procurement principles, concepts and techniques, including Framework Agreements and Dynamic Purchasing Systems. Experience in all aspects of the Public procurement/tendering process including producing and determining contract specifications. Provision of professional procurement advice, challenge and expertise to internal stakeholders and suppliers. Desirable:
Significant procurement experience or professional/managerial level procurement experience.
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Greenwich RQ1453221 Pay Rate:
£321.03 per day PAYE Working Hours:
35 Monday - Friday, normal working hours Assignment Duration:
This opening assignment is for 3-4 months City:
WOOLWICH, LONDON May be required to attend the office for a minimum of two days a week. You will provide excellent senior level commercial advice to support the Council to achieve its corporate objectives. Working in partnership with the relevant Department, acting as a key strategic adviser on complex procurement matters, managing procurement projects of high value, complexity and/or risk to the council and guiding and advising the relevant department(s) to achieve the twin objectives of value for money and social value. You will provide expert technical information, advice, guidance and challenge on all aspects of the procurement process to internal customers. Managing relationships with third party partners, and ensuring that any potential risks within procurements are effectively managed to safeguard successful delivery of outcomes. Key Responsibilities:
Work alongside the Category Lead in the service area you are allocated to develop and implement category procurement strategies and develop and implement robust forward procurement plans, including setting targets which contribute to the delivery of the Medium Term Financial Strategy and other key Council policies. Provide expert strategic procurement and contract management advice to senior managers and officers across the Council. Provide contractual advice and lead end-to-end procurement processes across the Council including complex and high value contracts, and acting as the Category Manager as a key member of the project team. Provide quality advice and guidance to internal customers on all aspects of the procurement process, supported by expert technical knowledge including relevant legislation and best practice. Apply the tools and techniques of strategic sourcing to achieve business outcomes through sound market analysis, commercial acumen and strategy formulation, resulting in improved quality of services and/or financial savings and, in all cases, value for money. Work closely with stakeholders to ensure procurement activity meets business needs, while providing objective advice and guidance, for instance in tender evaluation and moderation. Manage multi-disciplined teams to achieve a common outcome and provide guidance and supervision to Procurement Officers assigned to support projects. Key Requirements:
Comprehensive knowledge of procurement principles, concepts and techniques, including Framework Agreements and Dynamic Purchasing Systems. Experience in all aspects of the Public procurement/tendering process including producing and determining contract specifications. Provision of professional procurement advice, challenge and expertise to internal stakeholders and suppliers. Desirable:
Significant procurement experience or professional/managerial level procurement experience.
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