The role will support the Head of Procurement with the delivery of the procurement program and will provide ongoing contract management support. The role will be required to support and manage the delivery of a number of Categories.

This is a hands-on role and encompasses the full spectrum of tender and contract management activities. It requires a person with a strong background in procurement, excellent commercial acumen, experience in contract management and a background in ideally in public sector procurement would be desirable.

Manage a portfolio of Procurements in the Games procurement environment to meet time, budget, quality and resource parameters in accordance with good professional practices, legislative requirements, OC policies and procedures, OJEU thresholds and Public purchasing regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Advise on procurement strategy options, evidenced by best practice examples or fit for purpose examples.
• Work collaboratively with government and council procurement teams to implement an efficient and effective working relationship.
• Provide research and specialist advice on complex procurements including procurement led elements of sponsorship.
• Participate and assist in the effective negotiation of tenders to secure goods and services on the most advantageous value for money terms, via procurement strategies or VIK sponsorship deals.
• Effective and appropriate management of key stakeholders and key operational staff to meet project outcomes and changing organisational needs relevant to the nominated Divisions
• Liaise with and support the OC leadership team by maintaining accurate and timely records that support any ad hoc reporting requirements.
• Provide advice and guidance to internal stakeholders in relation to effective Contract Management
• Provide an audit service in relation to Contract Management compliance across the nominated Divisions
• Undertake Contract Administration tasks
• Maintain an accurate and up to date record of procurement activities.
• Contribute to and provide management support to the maintenance of management reporting systems to track and manage procurement activities at project and functional level
• Ensure a safe and healthy work environment for yourself and your team by complying with and ensuring your team comply with the OC's health and safety policies, standards practices and program.

Requirements:

• Educated up to A level (Degree preferable).
• CIPS
• Professional Procurement qualification.
• Significant IT Procurement experience.

• MCIPS preferred
• PCR2015
• Deliver end-to-end OJEU/sub-OJEU procurements
• Ability to work independently and manage own workload
• Excellent communicator (written and verbal) and collaborator
• Advanced skills in MS office applications, contract management system (Dynamic's would be an advantage