Principal Waste Contracts Officer (Procurement officer)
- Job Type: Temporary Contract
- Salary: £25-30.00 per hour PAYE / £31.30 - £37.68 per hour Umbrella
- Location: Leicestershire LE3
We are seeking a Principal Waste Contracts Officer to manage key, high-value waste contracts ranging from £3 to £10 million per annum. This role involves supporting the development of waste management services and planning and implementing operational service developments.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Manage key waste contracts, including Treatment, Recycling, Energy from Waste (EfW), and Landfill contracts.
- Lead major service development and procurement exercises.
- Maintain effective partnerships and working relationships with statutory, voluntary, private agencies, District & Borough Councils, and communities to promote and meet the Council's and Department's services and objectives.
- Support the performance management of services and teams through the departmental business planning process to drive continuous improvement in the delivery of Departmental and Service outcomes; monitoring and reporting on progress as required.
- Prepare contract documentation, including contract specifications and invitations to tender, in accordance with EU legislation and County Council procedures.
- Manage and monitor relevant waste budgets.
- Identify and develop new commercial opportunities to generate income and manage costs effectively.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Substantial equivalent experience in contract procurement and contract management of waste contracts.
- Budget management, forecasting, and reporting for significant value budgets.
- Interpreting and writing technical and non-technical reports and providing technical advice to stakeholders, including senior managers and elected members.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
- Good knowledge of waste management legislation.
- Strong working knowledge of Contract and Procurement legislation.
Benefits of being a temp Reed employee:
- A dedicated consultant as your primary point of contact.
- Secure and user-friendly online timesheet system.
- Self-service portal for managing holiday requests, payslips, and P45s.
- A dedicated payroll team.
- Access to free training opportunities.
- Access to a discount club, healthcare options, and Reed rewards.
- Pension, paid holiday scheme, and maternity benefits.
- Opportunities to work with leading UK employers, including local authorities, the NHS, and local SMEs.
To apply for this Joiner position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.