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Procurement & Contracts Manager

Job Description

Procurement & Contracts Manager

Location: Berkshire

Job Type: Temporary Fixed Term (3 Months - likely to be extended)

Salary: £450 LTD per day - 36 hour week

Discipline: Finance

Contact: greg.waite@servicecare.org.uk

Job Description:

A Local Authority based in Berkshire is looking for a temporary Procurement & Contracts Manager to manage the service team that provides procurement and contract management advice, guidance, and support to procuring and contracting services of the Council. The post holder will manage a team of procurement professionals in the delivery of the Council's Procurement Strategy, operate the Council's Procurement Centre of Excellence and provide technical assurance and develop internal standards, policies and procedures within the specialist/category area.

The Ideal Candidate:

  • MCIPS desirable or relevant qualification
  • Evidence of CPD
  • Effective strategy and report writing skills
  • Experience within a political or local authority background desirable
  • Experience as a commercial manager, procurement manager, contract manager or senior professional in those areas

If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Greg at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email greg.waite@servicecare.org.uk

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.