Procurement Expert for Technology Projects
We are seeking an accomplished procurement professional to lead our technology projects. As a key member of the procurement team, you will be responsible for managing tendering and contracts in line with EU directives.
Key Responsibilities:
* Tendering of Technology projects in line with EU Directives & public procurement guidelines
* Achieving value for money through tendering
* Developing and leading on Sustainability through tendering
* Investment appraisal - benefits realised
* Managing mini-tender competitions
* Justifying decisions made and actions taken with any legal challenge
* Contract negotiation & Management of IT projects & with legacy IT systems
* Creating and managing SOPs with end users to ensure compliance with contract terms
* Compliance reporting & KPI management
* Compliance with Public Spending Code
* Leading weekly/monthly meetings with business partners
* Tracking actual spends & highlighting variance in budget v actual spend
Requirements:
* A minimum level 6 qualification in Public Procurement with 3 years' experience in Public Procurement.
* Experience in tendering in the public sector in line with the EU directive, 2014/25/EU & specifically Technology projects.
* A commitment to deliver & empower others who will help with your tenders.
* Strong commercial focus.
* Excellent communication skills & an ability to liaise, influence, negotiate, challenge effectively & build relationships at various management levels & with suppliers.
* Creative approach towards developing solutions to improve standards of service or reduce costs
* Excellent planning & organisational skills.
* Experience in working with multi-disciplinary team members & stakeholders to facilitate high performance, developing, & achieving clear & realistic objectives
* Strong IT skills in the MS Office suite
Competencies: Leading & managing change, Establishing strong relationships & an ability to influence & deliver the best outcome, Deciding & initiating action with a focus on value for money, Customer service orientation, Achievement through personal engagement, Ability to meet deadlines, planning & implementation. A competitive salary and benefits are available.
Skills: public sector procurement buying contracts negotiation purchasing technology IT