James Stevens Associates are delighted to be working with a Public Sector organisation based in Essex that are now looking for x2 Contracts & Procurement Officers.
Contracts & Procurement Officer
Contract: 2 year fixed term x2 Positions available
Salary £35,745
What you will be doing.
* Ensure performance reports are completed in a timely manner (min 2 years).
* Lead, manage and influence stakeholders at all levels to ensure obligations, processes and deliverables are being met (min 2 years).
* Manage the contract change processes and contract negotiations (min 2 years).
* Be involved in contract procurement processes.
* Act as the point of contact for contract administration purposes.
* Experienced in analysing and interpreting complex datasets relating to performance.
* Ensure any risks around the contracts are understood, articulated and escalated.
* Ensure live contracts remain current with best practice and continual improvement.
What's essential.
* Previous experience of managing contracts in relation to service delivery, key performance indicators, health and safety, asset maintenance and data returns.
* Understanding and experience of the big 6, with a minimum comprehensive understanding of at least 2 areas.
* Ability to compile clear and concise technical and non-technical reports for a variety of stakeholders.
* Experience of working effectively as part of a team.
* Demonstrable experience of building relationships with and working effectively with contracted suppliers of services.
* Demonstrable experience in contract procurement processes.
* Proven experience in 365 including Excel, Word and PowerPoint and demonstrable ability to manage data using digital solutions.
* A customer-focused approach.
* Pro-active & collaborative in approach to work.
* Methodical approach to auditing processes, procedures and practices.
Benefits:
* Flexible working hours under the Flexi-time scheme
* Leisure Facilities
* Free on-site car parking is currently available for employees at all of the Council's places of work.
* Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
* Eye Test
* Post Entry Training
* Opportunities are available to all employees to undertake appropriate courses of study and
* training
* Professional Subscription
* Discounts and cashback deals for major retailers including supermarkets and high street stores