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Job description

The Procurement Manager is responsible for managing the Procurement Service Unit. This includes provision of procurement policy and strategic and operational procurement support across the Council. The Manager will lead, promote and modernise procurement processes across council within the constraints of UK regulations and relevant procurement legislation. The Procurement Manager will be responsible for the provision of guidance, briefing and training to Corporate Leadership Team, Elected Representatives, local suppliers and all Council Officers involved in the procurement process. Please refer to employer website for full job details & person specification..

Responsibilities

• The Procurement Manager is responsible for managing the Procurement Service Unit. This includes provision of procurement policy and strategic and operational procurement support across the Council.
• The Manager will lead, promote and modernise procurement processes across council within the constraints of UK regulations and relevant procurement legislation.
• The Procurement Manager will be responsible for the provision of guidance, briefing and training to Corporate Leadership Team, Elected Representatives, local suppliers and all Council Officers involved in the procurement process.
• Please refer to employer website for full job details & person specification.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject area OR 3 years relevant experience as outlined below and Membership of Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS).
• 2 years relevant management experience within the service unit areas listed for this post.
• Please refer to employer website for full job details & person specification.

Desirable Skills

• Additional relevant professional qualifications.
• Additional relevant experience.
• Access to a form of transport to fulfil the duties of the post.
• Please refer to employer website for full job details & person specification.

Further Information

Applications for this post will be channelled exclusively through Council’s recruitment system. However, Council will consider requests for applications in hard copy and will provide alternative arrangements if possible. Local Government is committed to fair and equal treatment to all those seeking employment and in employment.