Procurement & Contract Manager

Role: Procurement & Contracts Manager

Sector: Public and Not-for-Profit

Duration: 3-6 months

Location: Lincolnshire (1 day per month)

Salary: £400 UMB per day

Sellick Partnership are currently recruiting for an experienced Procurement & Contracts Manager to join our client based in Lincolnshire, this role is offered on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 1 day a month required onsite.

The ideal Procurement & Contracts Manager will work within a transformation unit, supporting the project management office, delivering high quality, and cost-effective procurement and contract management to support the delivery of the ongoing regeneration project, in line with the time, plan and budget. Ensure value for money in works and consultancy agreements by complying with internal contract procedure rules, financial regulations and the procurement strategy.

The duties of the Procurement & Contracts Manager include:

• Leading procurement activity for complex procurements associated with regeneration activity in Lincolnshire
• Leading on all procurement and contract management matters associated with regeneration activity including legal and commercial implications of decisions and recommendations
• Providing expert procurement and contract management advice to the PMO
• Leading the implementation and development of robust contract management and monitoring assurance arrangements and provide assurance reports to senior managers and elected members as required.
• Developing and maintaining excellent working relationships with the Project Management Office and Transformation Units and promote the principles of good procurement and contract management practice 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
• Working with the Project Management Office to ensure a good understanding of the current market, provider engagement, and procurement options

The Procurement & Contracts Manager will ideally have:

• Experience in contracts management
• Regeneration knowledge and understanding of best procurement practices
• Experience within the public sector
• Knowledge of electronic tendering systems

The Procurement & Contracts Manager will need to have excellent communication skills and effectively be able to communicate to stakeholders of all levels. Furthermore, the ideal candidate will have an impeccable eye for detail and accuracy to ensure all workload is carried out effectively and efficiently. They will also need to able to prioritise their workload and be efficient and effective to meet unpredictable deadlines and deal with conflicting demands, whilst working in a high-pressured environment.

Our client is hoping to have the Procurement & Contracts Manager in the role as soon as possible, therefore if you believe your experience meets the criteria above, please contact Andrew Rose as soon as possible by calling the Derby office for Sellick Partnership or by submitted your CV directly.

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