Post Title: Procurement & Contracts Manager
Team: Facilities Management (FM) Team
Salary Range: Grade 13 – From £42,403 to £44,428 per annum
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the FM Team at Bury Council. The FM Team provide advice, guidance and services relating to property related projects and premise management across the Council, including Children’s Services and public buildings.
With an extensive knowledge of procurement legislation and best practice, you will develop and manage multi-million-pound procurement contracts, contract compliance strategy and cost control. You will also provide specialist procurement advice and support to officers with regard to high-value contracts. In addition, you will be provided with all the support you will need to develop both personally and professionally.
As a Procurement & Contracts Manager in our FM Team you will:
- Develop a procurement plan in relation to facilities management contracts ensuring that the most appropriate procurement method and form of contract are utilised.
- Be responsible for the procurement of multi-million-pound FM contracts, appointment, managing and monitoring of all contractors, providers and consultants relating to the FM Service.
- Market the contracts and services of FM and deliver presentations to officers, members and relevant third-party organisations as required.
- Implement and monitor appropriate performance indicators in relation to FM contracts applying advanced specialist knowledge, assist in devising and take the lead on implementing appropriate performance standards and measures for procurement activities within the FM Team.
- Provide expert knowledge, advice and guidance to departments to facilitate devolved procurement whilst ensuring compliance with the Corporate Procurement Strategy and the council’s stated aims and objectives.
What makes you our ideal Procurement & Contracts Manager?
- Full membership of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies (MCIPS) through examination route. Educated to Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply or equivalent as a minimum.
- Working knowledge of corporate governance, financial, risk and environmental management and programme management principles and practice.
- Working knowledge of procurement legislative requirements.
- Ability to build strong trusting relationships with suppliers, clients, customers and colleagues.
For full details of the role and requirements please see the attached job description and person specification. For an informal chat regarding the role please contact Jason Kelly – Head of FM – j.kelly@bury.gov.uk.
Normal hours of work are 37 hours per week flexible working scheme based around the usual business working week.
If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please submit your application via Greater.Jobs as soon as possible - the closing date for applications is 15th May 2024. Applications that meet the essential criteria will be invited for interview week commencing 27th May 2024.
In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application/CV covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.
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