• Ensure commercial activities are conducted in line with existing strategies and assist in the creation of procurement strategies for new contracts.
• Prepare tender documentation such as Invitation to Tenders for framework further competitions and below PCR threshold procurements and assist in the preparation of documentation relating to above PCR threshold procurements.
• Participate in and moderate tender evaluation exercises and prepare contract award recommendation reports.
• Have knowledge of contract terms and conditions to ensure that contract management can be delivered effectively.
• Have knowledge of, and the ability to apply, relevant government requirements to procurement processes such as Playbooks and Procurement Policy Notes.
• Maintain an awareness of suppliers and services in order to support the needs of the business.
• Create and maintain suitable records to meet internal and statutory requirements.
• Carry out commercial reporting requirements for internal and external sources.
• Maintain effective working relationships with the supply chain.
• Work as part of a team to provide an efficient procurement and contract management service to the company.
• Deputise for the Senior Procurement Officer or Sourcing Manager where required.
• Day-to-day management of a portfolio of bronze or transactional contracts
• Management of contracts and contractor relationships through the contract lifecycle to ensure delivery of contract obligations to time, quality and cost
• Preparing contract documents and records for configuration control and archiving purposes

Qualifications Needed

• Graduate (minimum 2:2) in relevant discipline or equivalent with typically at least 2 years’ experience on an operating site.
• Professional with typically 3-5 years relevant experience.
• MCIPS
• Public Sector Procurement experience