Strategic Transport Procurement Officer

Sellick Partnership; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Berkshire is seeking a Strategic Transport Procurement Officer for an interim role. This position involves managing procurement for high-value projects while ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. Ideal candidates will possess CIPS Level 4 certification and have strong stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• CIPS Level 4 certification is essential.
• Proven track record in managing procurement processes.
• Ability to handle a busy workload.

Responsibilities

• Manage end to end procurement processes for high-value projects.
• Ensure compliance with legal procurement requirements.
• Advise on procurement processes and systems.

Skills

Strong experience in procurement processes

Excellent knowledge of procurement regulations

Problem solving skills

Stakeholder relationship skills

Education

CIPS Level 4 certified or equivalent

Tools

Transforming Public Procurement e-learning certified

Job description

Strategic Transport Procurement Officer

30.00 - 38.66 p/h

Interim

Berkshire

Are you a Procurement Officer looking for the next challenge in your career? My client is looking for a procurement specialist who can work deliver efficient and compliant procurement operations for the Strategic Transport service area. You will have the opportunity to manage procurement processes from a range of categories.

As the Strategic Transport Procurement Officer you will be tasked with managing end to end procurement processes, including tenders and quotations for high value and complex projects. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure all procurement is in alignment with legal and policy requirements.

Key responsibilities of the Strategic Transport Procurement Officer

• Manage end to end procurement processes for high-value projects
• Ensure procurement activities are in alignment with legal requirements
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to deliver procurement projects
• Provide expert advice and guidance on procurement processes and systems
• Update procurement-related content ensuring accessibility and compliance
• Support initiatives to modernise and improve procurement workflows and processes
• Lead the procurement programme for the Strategic Transport service area

Required skills and experience of the Strategic Transport Procurement Officer

• CIPS Level 4 certified or equivalent
• Strong experience and understanding of procurement processes
• Excellent knowledge of procurement regulations and compliance
• Problem solving skills with the ability to manage a busy and varied workload
• Outstanding stakeholder relationship skills
• Transforming Public Procurement e-learning certified

This is a fantastic opportunity to join this Berkshire based local authority at a time where you can provide specialist procurement advice and support to budget holder and stakeholders across the Strategic Transport service area to support in the continued evolution of the department. Our client offers an inclusive environment and truly cares about its staff and those who they work with, working with respect and integrity in everything they do.

If you believe you have the necessary skills, ambition and experience for the Lead Category Manager role, please apply now, or contact Andrew Rose at Sellick Partnership. With the department workload increasing due to the success of the organisation, the client is looking for a relatively quick appointment. The closing date is Friday 30th May at 12:00 pm.

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Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.