Swindon Council - Senior Procurement

Job Information

1. Re-procurement of the managed stores the contract is currently held by Travis Perkins and the project will take around 6-9 months to procure given we need stock lists updated. This is a big project and needs someone skilled to take this through from start to finish.
2. Some big and complex pieces of procurement including possible framework but not via a third party framework.
3. Requirement to be in the office at Waterside Park at least 2 days per week (possibly more once work commences on the managed stores contract) not necessarily consecutive so fully remote workers will not be considered.
4. Must be qualified and have undertaken certification in the new Procurement Act 2023 which is due to be implemented end of Feb 25. No candidates will be considered unless they have received training in the new act.

Job Purpose

To be responsible for the commissioning, procurement, and monitoring of works, goods, services, and other associated contracts within the Operations service area to ensure compliance with the FTS and UK Public Contract Regulations, international trade agreements/competition laws or any regulatory amendment thereof as well as the Councils strategic and corporate priorities, financial regulations and local standing orders relating to contracts. The role will focus on the procurement of major projects and those projects with high value, high risk, or complex requirements and leading on the procurement of framework agreements and/or dynamic purchasing systems.

To provide procurement leadership, decision making and technical advice to the Operations service area to achieve best value solutions and maximise value for money whilst effectively identifying and managing risk and exposure.

Key Accountabilities

To work in partnership and develop effective working relationships with the service area project teams and other internal (and if appropriate external stakeholders) to ensure commissioning strategies are developed with full commercial consideration to deliver best value, outcomes, and efficiencies for all projects allocated for procurement.
To ensure that all spend on works, goods and services made by the service area deliver best value for Swindons residents and enhances the service and reputation of the Council whilst ensuring a culture of operational excellence.
To have a focus on looking at innovative ways of working and the implementation of innovative procurement practices, policies and procedures that meet current best practice maximising the potential of e-procurement to achieve optimal value, efficiency and cost reduction.

This role is hybrid and will require at least 2 days on site.

If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.