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Procurement Governance Manager

Job Description

Procurement Governance Manager

Location: London

Job Type: Temporary Fixed Term (3 Months)

Salary: 315-350 per day - 36-hour week

Discipline: Finance

Start Date: 30/05/2022

Contact: greg.waite@servicecare.org.uk

Job Description

A Local Authority in London is looking for a Procurement Governance Manager to join the team on an initial 4 month basis to report directly to the Corporate Head of Service for Commissioning and Procurement and play a key role in ensuring commissioning and procurement governance, compliance and good practice within the team and wider Council. The role will include:

  • Managing the development of Council's contract regulations which reflects current legislative requirements and also enables the Council to have good governance around contract decision making and continuously secure Value for Money in its contracting activities.
  • Keeping governance arrangements, policies and associated guidance under regular review, and ensure that all stakeholders are aware of and comply with relevant procurement regulations and procedures.
  • Updating the governance framework to enable effective and proportionate challenge.
  • Manage a team that supports the delivery of the commissioning governance and policy framework.

Full job specification available.

Ideal Candidate

  • CIPS Qualification preferable or Degree/Other relevant qualification
  • Experience of Public Procurement required
  • Knowledge of the Contract Regulation Legislation of 2015
  • Great communicator and able to work as part of a team and to strict deadlines
  • High level project management and transformation skills

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.