Seven Resourcing are looking for Commissioning & Procurement Specialist to work on an interim basis with Cardiff Council
37 Hours Per Week
£319.80 Per Hour (PAYE) or £400 Per Hour (Umbrella)
The Job-
Leading, directing, and co-ordinating a programme of sourcing activity and ensuring effective contract and supplier relationship management to maximise value for money and deliver targeted savings across the assigned categories / sub-categories. Providing advice and guidance to support the framework members, category team members and Service Area staff with respect to procurement procedures and processes.
Delivering targeted savings and improved value for money
Developing category plans and sourcing strategies and drive associated change management initiatives.
Ensuring specifications and contracts are in place that deliver the Council's strategic objectives and which support Service Area service delivery.
Ensuring contract and supplier management, commensurate with value and risk, are in place across the category group.
Developing procurement and category knowledge to effectively support the delivery of category management across the Council Ensuring a high degree of skills transfer is built into the category management through knowledge sharing and skills development.
Supporting Service Areas in implementing key activities within the approved strategic sourcing solution.
Ensuring the completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of tender and contract documentation within assigned categories.
Applicant Requirements-
CIPS qualified / Working towards CIPS
Minimum 3 years relevant experience of procurement and contracting in the Public Sector.