Responsibilities
- Support the delivery of a complex and varied procurement pipeline, balancing strategic priorities with operational delivery.
- Be a trusted adviser to key service stakeholders, influencing decisions and supporting major programmes across Council services.
- Ensure robust governance, compliance, and risk management processes are adhered to incorporating the latest changes in policy and legislation.
- Focus on driving process development, including opportunities to innovate and add value.
- Champion our business partner model, raising the profile of procurement and ensuring best practice is consistently applied across the organisation.
Qualifications
- Full MCIPS or studying towards (level 4 minimum)
- Demonstrated experience in successfully managing complex procurement processes.
- Working knowledge of public sector procurement regulations both PA23 and PCR 2015.
- Ability to develop and build relations across the organisation with key stakeholders at all levels.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to provide clear advice and support for complex processes.
Benefits
In return, you'll join a collaborative and supportive environment, where you'll have the autonomy to shape the way we work, the visibility to influence at all levels, and the support to continue developing your career.
About the Employer
West Northants Council is a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner. We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.
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