Service Manager - Procurement
- Employer
- Sefton Council
- Location
- Bootle, Merseyside
- Salary
- £50,766 to £58,766 p.a.
- Closing date
- 26 Aug 2022
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- Specialist Area
- Procurement
- Sector
- Public Sector, Government
- Function
- Manager
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
YOUR NEW ROLE will mean you are the Authority’s lead adviser on ALL Procurement matters. You will provide strong visible proactive leadership and a collaborative approach to the Council’s procurement activity.
You will contribute to the delivery of best possible outcomes for our communities and play an active role in the leadership, management and development of the Procurement team in order to achieve excellent value for money across the Council’s spend, driving social value and sustainability.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
As well as all the responsibilities you would expect of a Procurement leadership role you will be passionate about delivering excellent customer service, sustainability and championing social value whilst achieving a successful balance between both innovation and meeting corporate policies and regulatory requirements.
We’re looking for an individual who is CIPS qualified or educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant discipline (business, business administration, or finance) and has strong experience within a purchasing role. You will demonstrate knowledge of contract law and will have a successful track record of negotiating with external stakeholders. You will be conversant with procurement methodologies and techniques and proficient in completing research and market analysis.
You will require a comprehensive knowledge of up-to-date procurement law and practice and possess appropriate specialist knowledge of social value and procurement processes.
You will be technically competent with experience in delivering complex projects working with a range of stakeholders both internal and external to the Council. You will work with suppliers and develop strategies to ensure the business is receiving the most efficient service terms while maintaining value and cost efficiency benefits.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE with us. Sefton is a vibrant local authority, home to over 275,000 residents, on a journey of aspiration and ambition as it delivers its exciting vision for 2030. Be as passionate as we are about making a difference to our residents' lives.
BE CONNECTED – we have excellent links with our partners, businesses and communities. Get to know the communities that make Sefton a unique place to play, rest and work.
Company
Sefton is a diverse and exciting borough and is a great place to live and work.
As an employer we can offer a diverse range of job roles across a variety of settings. We offer attractive conditions of service which allow for a good work life balance and invest in our staff through our learning and development programme.
- Website
- https://www.sefton.gov.uk/
- Telephone
- 07970 319158
- Location
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Magdalen House
Trinity Road
Bootle
Merseyside
L20 3JA
GB
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