Public Sector Procurement Director – Hybrid

DWF; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DWF is seeking a Senior Associate/Director level procurement practitioner to join its Government, Trade and Transport group in the UK. You will advise central and local government on procurement strategy, draft notices and procurement documents, and guide clients through the Procurement Act 2023 lifecycle.

You will contribute to the Procurement Centre of Excellence by writing articles, presenting webinars, and delivering training to colleagues and clients, while enjoying a flexible hybrid work

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with extensive knowledge of public procurement law.
• Experience of advising central and local government, wider public bodies, and suppliers on procurement law matters.

Responsibilities

• Advising Central and Local Government, and strategic suppliers to Government on procurement strategy and procurement implementation.
• Preparing procurement documents / notices to ensure compliant procurements by Contracting Authorities.
• Advising on direct award procedures, lawful modification of existing contracts, and other Procurement Act 2023 enquiries.
• Advising clients on all aspects of procurement law and the procurement lifecycle.
• Active member of the Procurement Centre of Excellence; involving writing articles, presenting webinars and delivering training to colleagues and clients on procurement law.

Skills

Public procurement law

Government procurement experience

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

DWF is seeking a Senior Associate/Director level procurement practitioner to join its Government, Trade and Transport group in the UK. You will advise central and local government on procurement strategy, draft notices and procurement documents, and guide clients through the Procurement Act 2023 lifecycle.

You will contribute to the Procurement Centre of Excellence by writing articles, presenting webinars, and delivering training to colleagues and clients, while enjoying a flexible hybrid work