We are representing Royal Borough of Greenwich council in resourcing for a Procurement Strategy Lead
Main Duties:
1. To be the strategy lead for procurement, driving forward modern “best procurement practice” to support the Council’s objectives
2. Work across the Council, including with Senior Managers and Elected Members to develop a Procurement and Social Value Strategy, including sustainability objectives that provides a firm basis for seeking the best possible outcomes for Greenwich through the Council’s Purchasing Power.
3. To lead in the development and implementation of an effective procurement regime within the statutory requirements for local government, including both the Procurement Act and NHS Provider Selection Regime that will enhance and support the continuous improvement in public service delivery. This will include contributing to a wide range of service/business reviews.
4. To lead the development of a Contract Management Strategy and Framework suitable for use across the organisation and for contractual requirements under both the Procurement Act 2023 and the NHS Provider Selection Regime.
5. To work with the Head of Procurement and Category Leads to review skills gaps in procurement and contract management across the organisation and to identify areas for development and training needs for programme management, contract negotiations and contract monitoring.
6. To lead the development of a suite of training programmes for both procurement and contract management activity and take an active role in implementing these across the organisation. This will include direct delivery of training to the Procurement Team, Officers across the Council and Suppliers.
7. To work with the Business and Skills Team and the Anchored in Greenwich Partnership to develop initiatives to support and encourage local businesses and SMEs to seek and gain contracts in the Council and more widely.
8. To provide direct professional support to the Head of Procurement for all Procurement Strategy and Social Value activities.
9. To be responsible in a project management capacity for the leadership and direction of all officers and external consultants involved in Procurement Strategy, Contract Management or Social Value activities.
10. To drive implementation of the Council’s chosen digital contract and supplier relationship management systems, ensuring that staff within your team are supported and empowered to achieve the desired outcomes.
11. To represent the Council at a wide range of external events and meetings, deputising for the Head of Procurement, as necessary.
12. From time to time lead specific operational procurement projects, where capacity in the team demands.
13. To lead contract management meetings with key suppliers where requested by the Head of Procurement or the relevant Chief Officer.
14. To undertake any other work appropriate to the level and general nature of the post’s duties.
15. Where necessary for the job role or appropriate for continued development in the role, the post holder may be required to participate in training and development courses made available via the Council’s Apprentice Levy funding.
16. To undertake all duties with due regard to the provisions of health and safety regulations and legislation, Data Protection/GDPR, the Council’s Equal Opportunities and Customer Care policies.
17. To perform all duties in line with Council’s staff values showing commitment to improving residents’ lives and opportunities, demonstrating respect and fairness, taking ownership, working towards doing things better and working together across the council.
18. To ensure that appropriate levels of emergency planning and business continuity management preparedness are in place for the service, and that your teams are appropriately briefed on their roles in an emergency.”
19. To be responsible for undertaking employee investigations, hearings and appeals in line with the RBG policies and procedures.
20. Responsible for providing mentoring opportunities to junior staff (e.g., graduates, apprentices etc.)
21. This post does not require a DBS
22 To undertake supervision/management of staff as and when required.
Location: Woolwich
Hybrid: Yes
Salary: £36 (PAYE) £45 (Umbrella) p/hour negotiable
IR35 Status: Inside
Hours: 9.00-1700
Closing Date: 02.08.24
Duration: 5 months initially
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