Corporate Procurement Officer - Local Authority

A local authority in Berkshire is looking for a highly skilled and experienced interim Procurement Officer to manage their procurement operations.

Hybrid Working

1. Operational Delivery:

   • Manage end-to-end procurement processes, including competitive tenders and quotations.
   • Deliver high-value and complex projects (e.g., services over £500,000 and works over £2m).
   • Support smaller-scale procurements.

2. Compliance and Standards:

   • Ensure all procurement activities align with the Council’s Procurement Rules, Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and the Procurement Act 2023.
   • Maintain robust adherence to legal and policy requirements.

3. Stakeholder Collaboration:

   • Work collaboratively with directorate teams and external suppliers.
   • Ensure operational targets and deadlines are met and outputs are achieved.

4. Advice and Guidance:

   • Provide expert advice and guidance on procurement systems and processes.
   • Support team capacity building and ensure consistent operational practices.

5. Problem Resolution:

   • Provide technical advice to resolve procurement and contracting issues.
   • Ensure projects are delivered successfully and efficiently.

6. Documentation Management:

   • Update procurement-related content on the Council’s website and intranet.
   • Ensure accessibility and compliance.

7. Process Improvement:

   • Support initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency.
   • Modernize procurement workflows across the Council.

• Experience:

  • Extensive operational experience in procurement processes.
  • Focus on delivering complex, high-value projects efficiently.

• Skills:

  • Strong understanding of procurement regulations.
  • Proven problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Advanced IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office.

• Qualifications:

  • Academic qualifications and professional certifications in procurement (e.g., CIPS level 4 or higher) are desirable.
  • Must have achieved Transforming Public Procurement e-learning certificate.
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development in procurement operations.

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