Procurement and Contracts Officer (Interim)Purpose of the Job
To provide Procurement and Contract related support and advice to colleagues at all levels of the organisation.
Key ResponsibilitiesCorporate
*Provide expertise on all matters relating to Procurement and Contracts, offering advice and guidance to staff at all levels.
*Contribute to the goals of the organisation as a member of the Procurement and Contracts Team within the Contracts, Partnerships and Procurement Directorate.
*Take personal responsibility for ensuring excellent services are provided to internal and external customers.
*Collaborate positively with colleagues across services and with external partners.
Service
*Provide subject matter expertise and support to staff at all levels of the organisation.
*Make routine decisions regarding issues and processes within the area of expertise.
*Maintain a high level of subject matter expertise, keeping up to date with relevant legislative or regulatory changes.
*Assist with the preparation and execution of Procurement processes with a focus on writing contracts.
*Assist with drafting contract documentation and updating draft contract templates as necessary.
*Review supplier and framework terms and conditions, negotiating where required to ensure compliance with organisational policy, mitigate risk and safeguard the organisation.
*Undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grading of the post.
Skills, Knowledge, AttributesEducation
*Good standard of education.
*Procurement and/or Contracts related qualification, demonstrable work experience or willingness to undertake subject specific training.
*Understanding of safeguarding issues commensurate with the role.
Experience
*Experience in a similar role within an organisation of comparable scale and complexity.
*Demonstrable track record of providing an efficient, effective, confidential and professional service.
*Experience in Procurement and/or Contracts, preferably within a local government setting.
*Experience of drafting and reviewing contracts and supporting the full contract lifecycle.
Knowledge & Skills
*Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to establish positive working relationships with stakeholders and partners.
*Confident communicating at all levels within and outside the organisation.
*Proven IT skills using MS Office and service specific software to a high standard.
*High attention to detail.
*Understanding of financial and procurement processes and current issues facing local government.
*Well organised and able to cope with heavy workload, planning ahead and managing changing demands.