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We are looking for a talented professional with significant experience who is able to work and advise customers at a senior management level. At Portsmouth City Council there will be plenty of opportunities for you to demonstrate and develop your procurement expertise in the central procurement department. The department advises across all areas of the organisation from social care, building and transport to IT. As such this is a great opportunity for you to develop and widen your market experience. Reporting to the Procurement Manager, forming part of the Senior Management Team you will provide specialist procurement and contract management advice and guidance to internal departments to ensure that value for money is achieved and regulations adhered to. In addition, you will have line management responsibilities.
Job Responsibility
Provide specialist procurement and contract management advice and guidance to internal departments to ensure value for money is achieved and regulations adhered to
Line management responsibilities
Requirements
Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply or with significant equivalent experience
Extensive procurement/contract management experience at senior professional level (including experience in local government)
Understanding of procurement legislation and procedures
Experience in contract management and line management
Understanding of category and project management principles
Knowledge of market research, benchmarking and supplier engagement
Experience in formulating market/project/contract specific sourcing strategies as well as negotiation
Influencing skills and professional advice to technical colleagues
Good communication with good IT skills
Proactive, enthusiastic and a self-motivated team player