A Local Authority based in Lincolnshire is currently recruiting for a Procurement and Contracts Manager to join their team as soon as possible.

This is a full time, temporary position and the ideal candidate will be educated to degree level, or equivalent, and/or hold a professional qualification - e.g., full membership by examination of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS),

The purpose of the role is to work within a Transformation Unit supporting a specific area of the business, delivering high quality and cost-effective procurement and contract management support, in order to maximise on-going efficiencies and savings through robust practices that comply with internal Contract Procedure Rules, Financial Regulations, the Procurement Strategy and other appropriate policies.

To assist the Strategic Procurement and Contract Management Lead with the creation, development, maintenance and monitoring of the Procurement Pipeline, and the development of policy and strategy in relation to procurement and contract management.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide expert procurement and contract management advice to a specific business area.
• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with the relevant business units and promote the principles of good procurement and contract management practice throughout the organisation and with partners to ensure that procurements are carried out in accordance with council policies and procedures, including Contract Procedure Rules, Financial Regulations, Health and Safety, Environmental Sustainability, Social Value and any other relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practice including relevant legislation.

The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such are offering between £19 - £20 p/hour Umbrella Ltd (approx. £490 - £510 p/week NET after deductions) dependant on experience and qualifications. So if this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up to date CV to james.glover@servicecare.org.uk or call James at Service Care Construction on 01772 208967
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