The role sits in Portsmouth City Council's central procurement department, reporting to the Procurement Manager and working within the senior management team. It gives specialist procurement and contract management advice to departments spanning social care, building, transport and IT, aiming for value for money and compliance with regulations. The post carries line management duties and needs senior-level experience, including in local government. Membership of CIPS or equivalent experience is expected, and sponsorship is not offered.
What the job involves
- Provide specialist procurement and contract management advice and guidance to internal departments
- Ensure value for money is achieved across council procurement
- Ensure procurement regulations are adhered to
- Advise departments across social care, building, transport and IT
- Carry out line management responsibilities
Qualifications
- Membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply, or significant equivalent experience
Experience
- Extensive procurement and contract management experience at senior professional level
- Experience in local governmentExperience of contract management
- Experience of line management
- Experience of formulating market, project and contract-specific sourcing strategies
- Experience of negotiation
Skills & knowledge
- Understanding of procurement legislation and procedures
- Understanding of category and project management principles
- Knowledge of market research, benchmarking and supplier engagement
- Influencing skills and ability to give professional advice to technical colleagues
- Good communication skills
- Good IT skills
Checks & eligibility
- Right to work in the UK
Other
- Proactive, enthusiastic and self-motivated team player
What’s offered
- Hybrid working, with office attendance a minimum of 2 days a week (flexible, subject to business needs)
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Senior Procurement and Contract Management Business Partner in Sunderland employer: Portsmouth City Council
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