Procurement and Contracts Officer
2 x positions required
- Starts 12th August until 29th December 2024
- Hybrid role 1 day a week office attendance central Bournemouth
- Pay rate £17.12 per hour
- 37 hour week
- Monday to friday 9am to 5pm
The role reports to Procurement Manager/Category Procurement Manager
Overview for the Procurement & Contracts Officer roles
To support the Procurement and Contracts Team in the delivery of procurements projects that are being delivered to meet Public Contract Regulations ,Financial regulations and maximises value for money.
Key Responsibilities
- To ensure the objectives of the team, including safeguarding financial and legal liabilities for the business in respect of procurement are achieved.
- To provide support to the Category and Contracts Leads and Head of Procurement in giving advice and assistance to Officers on procurement in respect of legislative requirements , thresholds and the requirements of the Financial Regulations and Standing Orders relating to Contracts and Tenders.
- Provide advice and support to officers on procurement processes and any relevant policy where required.
- Assist officers where required with tendering and contract management including the drafting of tender documentation, tender evaluation and contract award.
- Contribute to the development, implementation and management of the contract registers.
- Identify opportunities for financial savings and efficiencies and offer solutions how cost reductions can be achieved.
Specific Qualifications and Experience
- Excellent IT and analytical skills
- Previous experience of using work processes and procedures (including legal and regulatory requirements and the risks of non compliance) and within tight timeframes against monitored deliverables
improves the quality of life for the people of Bournemouth and Poole by ensuring compliant procurement processes are followed and maximising value for money.
Personal Qualities & Attributes
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work with others at all levels within an organisation.
- Ability to make timely appropriate decisions about own work priorities considering project deadlines and timetables. Job Requirements
- Must hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to either their own car or a pool car in order to undertake the duties of the role