Procurement Officer (Social Care) - Positive Employment : Job Details

Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a Procurement Officer for our client a local government organisation in Bristol.

The successful candidate will provide professional, legally compliant advice and support leading to robust procurement processes and commercial outcomes for designated categories which allows the achievement of value for money, high stakeholder satisfaction & supports the delivery of organisation’s objectives.

Lead on the implementation of major sections of the commercial/procurement category plan and lead a programme of significant commercial/procurement projects and re-engineering processes to achieve targeted performance improvements for partner organisations.

Provide expert advice and guidance to elected Members, Service Directors & employees, ensuring that trusted procurement and commercial advice and support contributes to decision making. Design, implement & manage major procurement processes, leading a programme of significant commercial/procurement projects and re-engineering processes.

This is initially a 3 month contract with the possibility to extend after that date. This role is hybrid working 1 day in the officer per week.

Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to:

• Lead on specific allocated medium/higher value/risk procurement and tendering and associated commercial and contract management arrangements to deliver procurement exercises effectively.
• To utilise market knowledge, data & procurement expertise to identify and deliver commercial opportunities and solutions, working with commissioners, service managers and others to ensure delivery and appropriate sourcing strategies.
• Provide professional procurement advice and support in line with Public Sector procurement requirements and the organisation’s commercial assurance framework, promoting the development of a commercial approach with key stakeholders.
• Constructively engage with Services to ensure that commercial acumen is applied in how procurement and contracts are established.
• Advise on the adequacy of Health & Safety policies as submitted by providers during procurement competitions.
• Provide advice and support in managing strategic aspects of category related contract management, including engagement at supplier meetings, performance reviews, coordination of management information, and negotiation approaches.
• Undertake analysis of the organisation’s spend data, in order to identify patterns of purchasing, opportunities for savings and instances of non-compliant behaviour.

Personal Requirements:

• A good working knowledge of UK public procurement regulations and EU Procurement Directives.
• MCIPS qualified.
• Public sector social care procurement experience.
• Analytical and research skills to build supplier, category & market understanding to support the development of commercial solutions throughout the procurement cycle.

Working Hours: 37hrs / 9:00am - 17:00pm / Monday to Friday

Pay: £28.70 p/h

Please note this role is within the scope of IR35.