Procurement Officer in Cheltenham

Join our dynamic team in Cheltenham as a Procurement Officer where you will play a crucial role in supporting the Council's Strategic Procurement Service. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your skills within a flexible environment, leading tender activities and offering invaluable specialist advice. With a to-be-confirmed hourly rate, this full-time ongoing contract is perfect for those wanting to take their procurement expertise to the next level.

Perks and benefits:

• Flexibility and Control: As a locum Procurement Officer you have the flexibility to manage your schedule allowing you to maintain that perfect work-life balance.
• Networking Opportunities: You will have the chance to work alongside a variety of professionals, enhancing your networking circle and opening doors to future opportunities.
• Skill Development: With the dynamic nature of procurement work, you'll continuously grow and refine your industry skills.
• Learning and Development: Access to training programs to advance your procurement knowledge and career.

About the Job:

Working within the Strategic Procurement Service, you will either support or lead tender activities offering analytical services to the team or its customers. This role involves building critical relationships across various levels, particularly with commissioners, outcome managers, project managers, and support services. A sound level of procurement knowledge, possibly in a specialised area, is necessary as you may undertake distinct procurement projects.

What you will do:

• Provide practical and insightful advice to commissioners and clients, ensuring the fulfilment of customer outcomes and value for money standards.
• Utilise specialist knowledge to achieve outstanding results.
• Conduct market and supplier research to inform commissioning and commercial strategies.
• Lead or participate in procurement projects and contribute to project/review board meetings.
• Assess and enhance Social Value through procurement activities.
• Maintain effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Evaluate and mitigate risks associated with procurement activities.
• Keep current with procurement policies and legislative changes.
• Ensure all actions comply with legal and Council requirements.
• Prepare a detailed procurement strategy outlining findings and recommendations.

Experience in a procurement or commissioning setting.

• The ability to translate technical or commissioning needs into comprehensive specification and tender documents.
• A proven track record in managing significant or complex tenders.
• Experience in researching markets and suppliers to maximise value for money and minimise risk.
• Strong relationships with stakeholders and external organisations.
• Successful delivery skills within time-constrained environments.
• Knowledge of procurement regulations and familiarity with contract law risk management and contract management.
• The capability to design tenders that achieve desired outcomes with optimal value and risk management.
• A high level of literacy and numeracy demonstrated by GCSEs Grade A - C in Maths and English.

Cheltenham offers a delightful blend of city and countryside living combining vibrant cultural events and festivals with picturesque parks and historical architecture. It's not just a fantastic place to work but also a charming community to become a part of. Enjoy the benefits of professional growth while relishing the charm and leisure opportunities that Cheltenham has to offer.

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