We are currently working in partnership with a leading Housing Association based in Leicester who are recruiting for two Procurement Business Partners on a 6-month fixed term contract (with the view for extension past this point).
This position is due to start subject to notice, is paying a salary banding of: £47, 962 per annum rising to £50,00 upon successfully passing the probationary period. This role offers three days working from home and two in the office.
The successful candidate will ideally be CIPS level 5 and working towards level 6. They will also have a good understanding of public sector procurement and know of the Procurement Act 2004.
Duties will include (but are not limited to):
* Manage the end-to-end high value and complex procurements from £200,000 to £25,000,000 for various categories and teams, in line with legislation and regulatory requirements, from initial scoping to contract initiation and beyond
* Manage end to end mid value procurements over £25,000 and up to £200,00 for various categories and teams, in line with legislation and regulatory requirements, from initial scoping to contract initiation and beyond
* Assist teams with low value procurements under £25,000, providing continuous guidance and be a critical friend throughout
* Support in developing the strategies and applying the strategies to all procurements
* Ensure that all procurements are conducted in line with legislation and internal policies
* Identify risks and potential compliance issues, to secure final resolution and business sign off.
* Manage the administrative tasks such as award notices, contract signing upload
* the contract on to the register and portal and set up the supplier
* Ensure that full hand over is conducted from the point of contract sign off to the Contract Manager
Experience required:
* Minimum 3 years working in public sector procurement
* Experience conducting major procurement exercises in a multitude of categories
Skills, knowledge and expertise required:
* Working knowledge of procurement law
* Enhanced understanding and experience of public contract regulations and procurement bill 2003 and procurement act 2004
* Experience and high-level knowledge of e-procurement portals and p2p systems
* Experience managing contracts and delivering improved supplier performance
Rewards and Benefits:
* Hybrid working with 3 days from home
* Flexible working hours if needed
* 26 days annual leave
* Season ticket loans
* Bike 2 work scheme
* Car leasing scheme
* & many more!
Working hours:
* 35.00 hours per week
* Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm (flexible hours on offer)
James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.
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