Contracting Authority: Government Client
PERMANENT ROLE!!
Clearance: DBS

Essential Criteria
Membership (or working towards) of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS) or an appropriate equivalent body.
Procurement and contract management work experience spanning at least 3 years in the public sector with evidence of successful delivery across the procurement and contract management cycle.
Experience of managing strategic commercial relationships with key suppliers and major contractors within a health, education and social care spend category
Good knowledge of category management, strategic procurement processes and contract management including emerging practices.
Experience of delivering against third-party spend savings targets, in areas relevant to the health, education and social care spend category
Significant knowledge and understanding of procurement and contract management policy, practices, procedures and legislation.
Professionally and technically competent, and confident to advise Senior Officers on procurement and contract management matters relating to their health, education and social care spend category
Evidence of knowledge of current and potential industry challenges, changes, developments and trends across their health, education and social care spend category
Ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with stakeholders including Suppliers, Partners and Communities.

Desirable
Experience of programme management and relevant programme management qualification (e.g. MSP)

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