Procurement and Commissioning Specialist

Lichfield District Council; Lichfield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in England seeks a procurement expert to provide commercial advice and manage procurement processes. You will have at least 5 years of experience in public sector procurement and contribute to the organization's goals through effective stakeholder management and risk handling. This role offers a supportive environment, flexible working, and generous benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Local government pension

Generous annual leave

Private health care

Free onsite Parking

Discounted Gym membership

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in procurement.
• Experience in public sector procurement.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Achieve satisfaction from internal customers and stakeholders.
• Deliver market engagement processes for procurement.
• Manage and maintain contracts register and eTendering system.

Skills

Commercial advice

Stakeholder management

Procurement advice

Project management

Risk management

Education

CIPS Level 4 or equivalent

Tools

Finance systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• Achieve high levels of satisfaction and confidence from internal customers, suppliers and stakeholders regarding the procurement and commissioning services.
• Provide expert commercial advice and guidance to officers, ensuring procurement and commissioning add value to the organization through the delivery of savings and strategic objectives.
• Support innovative procurement and commissioning activities that result in cost savings, social, and economic improvements, working closely with internal colleagues.
• Deliver successful market engagement processes, identifying and incorporating innovation in service specifications and commercial models, prior to commencing the procurement process.
• Ensure all procurement and commissioning processes stand up to scrutiny and are fair, open, transparent with high levels of information security.
• Maintain awareness and effective utilisation of contracts and agreements open to use by the Council.
• Manage and maintain both the contracts register and the eTendering system.
• Manage strategic and operational procurement risk.
• Provide support and guidance to colleagues in relation to contract management and where applicable manage contracts within the Procurement and Commissioning Team's ownership.
• Engage with suppliers through meet the buyer events, "how to tender" training and other such activities.
• Manage and maintain the organisation wide Future Procurement Plan.
• Draft and manage tender documentation, including specifications, evaluation criteria, and contract terms.

Qualifications

• Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) - Level 4, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in procurement with at least 3 in Public Sector.
• Proven experience of providing procurement advice across a wide range of spend categories including IT and Facilities across all parts of the procurement cycles.
• Experience of managing high value/complex/high risk competitive procurement activities, Ability to manage stakeholders through procurement activities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities under pressure demonstrating a collaborative and adaptable approach.
• Build trust and maintain credibility as one of the council's procurement and commissioning experts.
• Engagement with internal and external stakeholders including Councillors and Suppliers.
• Use of finance systems and assisting with the delivery of procurement savings targets.

We are Lichfield District Council. A local authority in the Heart of England that provides local services to over 100,000 residents. Our District is a beautiful place to live and work, with its historic city centre which has the impressive Lichfield Cathedral and is the birthplace of Samuel Johnson.

Our organisation is ambitious, innovative, and highly driven to be the best in all that we do. We want to further this growth potential in all key areas of the business by hiring great people. In return, we can build stronger foundations, provide quality services, and help support our company objectives longer term. Working for us we serve a population of around 100,000 residents within Lichfield and the district. Lichfield itself is a small cathedral city located 20 miles just north of Birmingham. We are one of the district's largest employers and offer a range of fulfilling job opportunities. Our team is at the very heart of our council - everyone, whatever their role, contributes to delivering great services to our local community. We are committed to equality and diversity, and work to ensure that our workplaces and our services are accessible to all. To see our full range of services, visit www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/ourservices and search careers for more information on how we work together to make Lichfield a great place to live and work. We very much hope that you will want to become part of our team as we move forward and modernise our services.

This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape the future of Lichfield District - a place with a rich heritage, a growing economy, and ambitious plans for the years ahead. You'll be part of a forward-thinking council that values innovation, community impact, and professional growth.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR US

• Friendly and supportive environment underpinned by our values.
• Hybrid working including flexibility around working patterns.
• Local government pension. With the scheme you get Life cover - 3 times your salary as a lump sum if you die in service.
• Generous annual leave.
• Private health care - after your 6 months' probation.
• Free onsite Parking
• Discounted Gym membership
• Fantastic modern offices with complementary refreshments.
• Plus, more.