Contract Officer
Salary: £35,745 - £40,221
Grade: JK
Contract: Permanent, full time
Location: Hybrid – Working from home 3 days per week and from our office in Northallerton for 2 days or to meet business need.
Our team…
The procurement team are responsible for ensuring that all procurement and contract management activities (commercial arrangements) provide the very best value for money for the council. We provide professional advice, guidance and insight regarding markets, suppliers, and contractual options to help support service delivery and improvement. We are a well-respected and award-winning service with a reputation for excellence. Joining us, you will be inspired by new opportunities and the exposure and experience to develop your skills professionally. You will join a highly experienced and collaborative team and will be supported to work in a commercially minded fashion, building excellent working relationships with colleagues across the organisation, all united in their motivation to deliver the best outcomes for our council.
For more information about our procurement service, visit our Procurement opportunities page
Role summary…
As a key part of the contract management team, you will ensure that the council’s sourcing and procurement strategies along with national legislation and standards are adhered to. You’ll work closely with suppliers and services, analysing and utilising performance data to find solutions and resolutions. You will also assist with the development of future contract management plans, using your problem-solving skills and thinking outside the box to suggest improvements and challenge where appropriate. You’ll help to support the management of contracts of up to £10m in value, or those which have been deemed as medium-high risk.
Duties and responsibilities…
· Deliver medium-high value contracts, whilst adhering to council standards and governance frameworks
· Maintain accurate information on the progress of contracts activities.
· Support the contract management training programme to ensure skills and capabilities are embedded across the council.
· Have strong commercial awareness and use appropriate challenge to deliver value for money.
· Identify, manage and escalate risks
· Undertake price and process benchmarking and reporting
· Address supplier performance issues and risks
Experience/ Qualifications:
· Qualified to CIPS Level 4 or be willing to complete this.
· Significant procurement experience, with understanding of procurement legislations and systems and an awareness of local government/public sector procurement
· Demonstrable experience of contract drafting, management and supplier relationship management.
· Familiarity with e-tendering systems
· Ability to analyse complex data and use it to inform decision making
· Capability to work to tight timescales and to achieve targets
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to have challenging conversations as required
· Self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure and prioritise a workload.
· Proactive team player
What we can offer…
The service has embraced modern work practices, enabling colleagues to work from home, as well as coming together as a team for development, connection and collaboration two days a week. You will be provided with technology to enable efficient and effective work, ensuring that you are connected and well supported. You are provided with a comprehensive benefits package with an excellent employer defined pension scheme, enhance holidays, flexible working to help you thrive at home and well as work.
You will have the full support of the service to enable you to develop both knowledge and skills to help further progress your career.
Applying is easy, simply click on apply now, register your details, remove your personal details from your CV and upload by midnight on 11th June 2024
Key Dates:
Closing Date: 11th June 2024
Shortlisting: 12th June 2024
Interviews: 24th & 25th June 2024
For more information, visit our campaign site