Procurement Officer

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work in the Brokerage/Procurement Team to support Sandwell clients to access appropriate home care, respite, nursing/residential placements and other care service provision (non-residential services). The applicant will need to have an understanding of the business functions supporting Adult Social Care. You must have experience of working within a finance or procurement environment. You should be experienced in liaising and communicating with people at all levels both within and outside the organisation including employees, teams, and external stakeholders (providers in the care sector). This role requires set processes and procedures to be followed with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail. Candidates should therefore be able to demonstrate experience of following detailed procedures, maintaining computerised systems, and keeping up to date records at all times. The Brokerage/Procurement Team arranges the delivery of services in a cost-effective manner that meets individuals' intended outcomes as set out in their care and support plans. The team provide a point of reference for the co-ordination and provision of services, liaising with Care Management Teams, Finance Teams, internal and external providers. The team is also responsible for ensuring that Adult Social Care Systems are updated to ensure best value for procuring care and support services in line with agreed business processes.

• Procuring of Clients services within the market place
• Effective communication skills both verbally and written.
• Minimum of 2 years experience of working within a finance or procurement environment.
• Ability to prioritise with client cases based on needs and risks.
• Experience of multi-agency working.
• Able to work to deadlines and be able to work in a pressurised environment, GCSE or equivalent qualifications
  
  A comprehensive benefits package, including a generous pension scheme and enhanced holiday entitlement.