Procurement And Contracts Officer RBKC619148

Job Summary:

Salary range: £37,575 - £41,286 per annum
Work location: London
Hours per week: 36
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: 22nd November 2024

About Us:

RBKC is undergoing a transformative period, placing our residents at the heart of our strategic ambitions. Excellent management of procurement and contracting is central to this.

We are seeking a highly skilled Procurement and Contracts Officer to join our team and drive forward our ambitious programme in Social Investment and Property. You will form part of an ambitious Procurement and Contracts function, ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of our services.

The Role:

By joining our team, you will play a crucial role in shaping the borough's future and improving the lives of our residents.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

-providing direct end-to-end procurement support, from procurement strategy to contract realisation, across a portfolio of procurement projects
-providing subject matter expertise and advice in relation to procurement practice to ensure procurement activity.
-identifying and delivering creative solutions to complex procurement problems
-creating a high performing procurement and commercial development function that innovatively delivers improved outcomes
-producing regular performance reports and identifying potential risks and issues.
-collaborating with stakeholders to achieve programme objectives.

Please refer to the
Job Description for more information

About You:

This is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact on our borough and deliver tangible benefits for our residents.

You'll already have experience procurement and contracts, with a proven track record in delivering end to end procurement support.

You'll have an understanding of public procurement processes and financial transactions.

You will have an ability to monitor contracts and agreements in relation to the supply and management of accommodation and to resolve disputes by negotiation.

Proactiveness and communication skills are essential in this role, and you'll be self-motivated and confident enough to work independently whilst being a part of a high-performing team.

Please apply online explaining how you meet the requirements set out in the person specification and job description. CV's will not be considered for this role.

Application process

Please do not upload any documents, including CVs/Covering Letters or supporting statements, as these documents will not be reviewed and could result in your application not being shortlisted.

You should describe how you meet the person specification requirements for the position you are applying for in Section G of the application form.

Additional information:

The council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

We make sure all our staff are vetted to a high standard by conducting pre-employment checks to assess and assure the trustworthiness, integrity, and ability of prospective employees. This includes validating identity, right to work in the UK, qualifications (where applicable), work history (including the investigation of gaps) and referencing. They may also involve criminal record checks (UK and overseas).

We promote equality, welcome diverse applicants, and ensure inclusivity in our recruitment and selection process.

This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers.

Information about the safeguarding of children and support for families: rbkc.gov.uk/children-and-education/safeguarding-children

Information about protecting and safeguarding yourself and others from abuse and neglect: rbkc.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/adult-social-care/safeguarding-adults

We do not accept speculative CVs.

If you have any queries, please contact: recruitmentrbkc.gov.uk

This is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact on our borough and deliver tangible benefits for our residents.

You'll already have experience procurement and contracts, with a proven track record in delivering end to end procurement support.

You'll have an understanding of public procurement processes and financial transactions.

You will have an ability to monitor contracts and agreements in relation to the supply and management of accommodation and to resolve disputes by negotiation.

Proactiveness and communication skills are essential in this role, and you'll be self-motivated and confident enough to work independently whilst being a part of a high-performing team.

RBKC is undergoing a transformative period, placing our residents at the heart of our strategic ambitions. Excellent management of procurement and contracting is central to this.