Procurement Business Partner

Job description

Adecco are supporting a London Borough Council in a service role as a Procurement Business Partner

JOB TITLE:

Procurement Business Partner

LOCATION:

Near Whitechapel, HYBRID

CONTRACT DETAILS:

- Industry: Housing and Regeneration

- Contract Type: Temporary

- Start Date: 2024-11-11

- End Date: 2025-11-11

- Working Pattern: Full Time

SALARY:

- Hourly rate From: £27.44 PAYE

- Hourly rate To: £35.40 Umbrella

ABOUT OUR CLIENT:

Our client is a London Borough Council and have a vacancy in the housing and regeneration department. They are committed to delivering high-quality services and driving positive change within the community. With a strong focus on procurement and contracts, they are seeking a dedicated Procurement Business Partner to join their team.

BENEFITS & PERKS:

·  Competitive hourly rate

·  Temporary contract with the potential for extension

·  Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects in the housing and regeneration sector

·  Convenient location with nearby parking and easy access to public transport

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·  Provide procurement advice and support to procurement projects within the Housing Management Department.

·  Collaborate with business managers and project teams to improve procurement and contract management within the department.

·  Ensure compliance with legislative requirements and achieve corporate objectives and value for money.

·  Support the delivery of the Housing Management procurement plan.

·  Manage procurement processes, including council governance implementation and adherence to policies and procedures.

·  Prepare procurement and contract-related reports.

·  Challenge specifications and contract management arrangements to ensure contracts are fit for purpose.

·  Assist with the mobilisation and rollout of new contracts, providing training on new processes.

ESSENTIAL (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE):

·  Knowledge and understanding of public sector procurement processes, including regulatory frameworks.

·  Experience working in procurement within a public sector housing environment.

·  CIPS qualification or equivalent experience.

DESIRABLE (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE):

·  Knowledge of contract management.

·  Knowledge of leaseholder consultation requirements.

TECHNOLOGIES:

·  Proficiency in using procurement tools and templates.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are passionate about procurement and want to make a difference in the housing and regeneration industry, we want to hear from you. To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your updated CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and qualifications.

Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview. We appreciate your interest in our client's organisation.

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