Procurement Manager – Newry
Temporary Contract – 26 weeks
To take responsibility for leading, developing and
co-coordinating the strategic procurement needs of the Council within the context
of the Council's strategic objectives. This will include establishing and
managing a corporate procurement team.
1. Develop, implement and review the Council's procurement strategy and
associated policies and procedures, to take account of current and emerging
regional, national and European procurement best practice.
2. Establish and manage an effective and efficient procurement team.
3. Support the procurement of any strategic partnering/and or collaboration
framework agreements and develop any subsequent contact arrangements derived
from such agreements.
4. Achieve continuous improvement of procurement by developing high level
procurement skills, consultancy support and best practice across the Council.
5. Develop performance indicators for procurement and monitor performance
against agreed targets to ensure the timely production of reports and
statistical information.
6. Deliver business process improvements through the identification and
development of
opportunities where efficiency gains can be achieved through the procurement
process.
7. Provide a comprehensive Procurement service, including Capital and other
works, Goods,
Services and Supplies from low value purchases to highest value EU tenders,
which
meets the needs of the Council, regulatory authorities and statutory agencies.
8. Lead, promote and modernise Procurement across the Council and independent
trading
units operated by or responsible to the Council, within the stringent
constraints of the EU
and UK directives.
9. Lead, train and support Council and staff at all levels regarding all
aspects of
Procurement, including contractual and Procurement compliance against EU and UK
Directives.
10. Analyse business cases and project plans; identify potential risks within
the procurement
cycle; advise on how to minimise the exposure and risk, to Council, elected
members,
senior officers and others. Act as an arbitrator where contractual or other
issues have or
may occur and undertake termination of contracts within legal constraints.
11. Attend Council and Committee meetings, as required and represent the
Council in areas
of responsibility.
12. Monitor and prepare Capital and Revenue budget for Procurement and Stores
Department.
13. Contribute to the corporate management of the service and Council through
the
maintenance of partnership with senior officers, project teams and consultative
groups
as necessary.
14. Keep abreast of all changes and amendments to relevant legislation and
allied legislation,
making recommendations as appropriate to the Head of Finance and implementing
and
reviewing same as required.
15. Monitor, review and update Procurement and Stores policies and regulations
in line with
best practice and changes to legislation.
Full Job Description available
Person Specification
- Have a minimum of a Level 6* qualification for
e.g. University
degree AND At least 2 years’
experience advising management in relation to Procurement Policy and
Procedures to include:
- Experience of
managing procurement processes across a range of specialisms and of
varying complexity.
- Experience in
developing strategic procurement solutions to support organisational
performance ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and best
practice.
- Experience of
managing budget and complex tenders.
- Experience in
producing reports for management.
- Experience of
managing a procurement team.
- Experience of
working collaboratively with a range of internal and external stakeholders
to achieve successful delivery of projects.
OR
Have a minimum of a Level 5* qualification for e.g.
HND and at least 3 years’ experience advising management in relation to
Procurement Policy and Procedures to include areas a-f.
2. Full
Membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply or equivalent.
(MCIPS - Level 6) OR A commitment to achieve membership within 3 years
of commencing post. Individual must commence qualification within two
months from start date.
3. Extensive knowledge and understanding of
Procurement regulations and Contract Law and audit requirements.
4. Must be able to demonstrate competence in
use of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, databases and able
to manage email.
5. Hold a full current driving licence and
access to transport, or access to transport to meet the requirements of the
post.
6. Ability to work outside of normal office
hours, including evenings, weekends and public/bank holidays.
* See below
link for equivalent qualifications guide in line with the Qualifications
and Credit Framework (QCF: https://www.accreditedqualifications.org.uk/qualifications-and-credit-framework-qcf.html
Other Information:
Location: Greenbank Offices Newry
Hours of work: 36 per week – 26-week contract
Rate of hourly pay: £26.51 per hour plus accrued holiday pay
Target Start Date 1st April 25
Closing Date: 28 March 25
If you would like to apply for this role, please send us
your updated CV via the link provided and one of the team will
be in touch with you. Or if you would like to discuss this position, please
contact our office to speak to one of our consultants.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome
applications from all suitably qualified persons.