37 hours per week
Office attendance is required minimum 2 days a week for full time staff, this remains flexible, subject to business needs.
Your new role
At Portsmouth City Council there will be plenty of opportunities for you to demonstrate and develop your procurement expertise in the central procurement department. The department advises across all areas of the organisation from social care, building and transport to IT. As such this is a great opportunity for you to develop and widen your market experience.
Reporting to the Procurement Manager, forming part of the Senior Management Team you will provide specialist procurement and contract management advice and guidance to internal departments to ensure that value for money is achieved and regulations adhered to. In addition, you will have line management responsibilities.
Qualifications
A member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply or with significant equivalent experience, you will have extensive procurement/contract management experience at senior professional level (including experience in local government). With an understanding of procurement legislation and procedures you will have experience in contract management and line management. You will understand category and project management principles and have knowledge of market research, benchmarking and supplier engagement. With experience in formulating market/project/contract specific sourcing strategies as well as negotiation, you will be able to display influencing skills and professional advice to technical colleagues. Good communication, good IT skills, proactive, enthusiastic and a self-motivated team player.
No closing date.
We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard.
You must demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.
Senior Procurement and Contract Management Business Partner in Fareham employer: Portsmouth City Council
Portsmouth City Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values collaboration and innovation. With a focus on employee growth, the council provides numerous training opportunities and a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the public sector.
