Venn Group
Interim Procurement & Contract Manager (Housing)
Based in London, hybrid work
Length: 6 months
IR35 status: Inside
We are working with a local authority to recruit an experienced Procurement & Contract Management Manager to join the Housing team and play a key role in delivering strategic procurement across the Council.
Working closely with senior stakeholders, you'll lead complex procurement exercises, provide expert procurement advice, develop procurement strategy, and ensure all procurement activity is compliant with current legislation and best practice. You'll also manage the Council's e-procurement systems, and help drive value for money, social value and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities of the Interim Procurement & Contract Manager:
- Lead end-to-end procurement and tendering exercises
- Provide expert advice on procurement legislation and governance
- Review procurement documentation and ensure compliance with statutory requirements
- Develop and deliver procurement training and guidance
- Support the implementation of the Council's procurement strategy
- Monitor procurement activity, contract management and transparency requirements
Skills, experience and knowledge required of the Interim Procurement & Contract Manager:
- Significant public sector procurement and contract management experience
- Strong knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023, Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) and local government procurement
- Experience managing complex procurement projects from sourcing strategy through to contract award
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication and leadership skills
- Experience using e-procurement systems (Proactis or similar)
- A relevant procurement qualification (e.g. CIPS) or equivalent experience
To apply for this role or to find out about other jobs, please contact the London Local Government Recruitment team
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