Teqniq is searching for a Procurement Category Officer to work in the public sector.
35 hours per week.
6 month contract.
09:00-17:00
Job Description:
The role sits within the Construction and Facilities Management (FM) category team and is centred around mainly ’Hard’ FM and BAU/OPEX contracts. To be considered, candidates must have experience in procuring FM services and small works contracts.

2 Years experience of managing end to end FM procurement exercises within Local Authority or other equivalent Public Body (including Utilities) which is subject to the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended) and the organisations Procurement Procedures.
At least two years experience of using the JCT Suite of contracts.
At least two years’ experience of applying PCR 2015 or advising clients to ensure compliant procurement processes.
2 Years work experience undertaking the assembly of Tender Packs (Invitation To Tender / Request for Quotation) and can demonstrate experience working with Client Project Teams / Internal Departments (Legal / Insurance / Data Officers / etc) to assist with drafting documents with the Client Project Team and ensure the Tender Packs are complete with all relevant information (including weightings and sub-criteria). All as supported and guided by the Category Manager. This may include experience of supporting market engagement activities.
2 Years work experience of running a Tender Process on an electronic Procurement Portal. Experience of - setting up projects in the system and knowledge of workflows and activities within. Note Tower Hamlets use The London Tenders e-procurement portal (Proactis) but equivalent operating system is acceptable. Knowledge of publishing requirements (contract finder etc).
Experience of managing the post tender submission evaluation process supporting activities leading up to the award of a contract including record keeping.
Experience of managing moderation processes.
Experience of managing ’end-to-end’ procurement process without supervision.
Manage and support the development of Category officers.
Experience of leading teams within a project context.
Advantage Criteria
A Candidate will have an advantage if he/she has experience of the following:
Significant experience of over threshold procurements (including frameworks)
Experience of carrying out call-offs from frameworks
Experience of using large Public Buying Organisations(PBOs) frameworks for Call-Off Contracts e.g. ESPO, YPO and CCS
Experience of using London Tender e-procurement Portal (Proactis)
At least two years experience within the FM environment within a Local Authority or other equivalent Public Body
Candidate has a working knowledge of FM procurement protocols, including terminology.
experience of using the JCT Repairs and Maintenance contract
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