At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead urgent procurements for public and school transport contracts.
- Company: Connect2Dorset, a trusted agency owned by Dorset Council.
- Benefits: Competitive day rate, hybrid work model, and immediate start.
- Other info: Flexible working arrangements with opportunities for impactful contributions.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in local government procurement and support your community.
- Qualifications: Local government experience and knowledge of transport contracts essential.
Must be able to travel to Dorset Council (2 days a week in the office) with some flexibility for the right candidate. Previous local government experience is essential with working knowledge within School Transport Contracts and Public Transport Contracts.
About Us: Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council, providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities within Dorset Council. Our service is built on our values of being ethical, trustworthy and caring, with profits returned to our Local Authority shareholders.
Location: Hybrid (2 days in office per week - some negotiation)
Contract: Interim - 3 months - 37 hours a week
Day Rate: 500 a day
Start Date: Immediate
Role Purpose: We are seeking an experienced Interim Procurement Officer to lead urgent and complex procurements. This role will support the delivery of high-value contracts for public and school transport. The primary purpose of the recruitment is a skilled procurement officer with an understanding of local government procurement with a Place context. This supports the strategic procurements including: school transport contracts, public transport contracts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage end-to-end procurement processes for school transport contracts and public transport contracts.
- Ensure all procurement activity complies with UK public procurement regulations.
Interim Procurement Officer (Transport) employer: Connect2Dorset
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