Procurement Manager

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Bolsover District Council is a dynamic and ambitious organisation that takes pride in delivering excellent services to our community whilst driving economic growth and environmental sustainability for the district.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and experienced procurement professional to manage its full spectrum of procurement projects.

If successful you will manage a very small team consisting of one Procurement Assistant.

You will be required to work closely with clients from across the Council and its wholly owned companies. A knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 is essential in order to implement the necessary changes required by the Act including creating a collaborative approach with clients  from the inception of a project idea throughout the lifespan of a contract.

This is an exciting time for those involved in procurement. The Procurement Act 2023 has provided the tools for improvement, and we want someone who is willing and able to grasp those tools and to shape the future culture of procurement at the Council. Are you that person?

To be successful you will need:

• Substantial knowledge and experience of public sector procurement/contract management and practice;
• A good knowledge and understanding of the Procurement Act 2023 and what a local authority is required to do to implement the required changes;
• Knowledge and experience of transformational change an innovation in order to achieve the most from the legislative changes;
• Successful track record of communication and working with stakeholders and partners;
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.

For a full list of job details and requirements please view the Job Description and Person Specification.

Why work for us?

Bolsover District Council is a great place to work and if you join our team, you will become part of a talented and dedicated workforce. If you are keen to make a difference to people’s lives and develop your skills and experience, we would like to hear from you.

We offer a competitive salary, Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave entitlement and excellent work/life balance initiatives.  Learn more about the benefits of working for us at: Working for the Council - Bolsover District Council

Apply today!

If you are interested in this post, please apply using the online application on our dedicated webpage on Derbyshire Jobs at: Bolsover District Council Vacancies or via Derbyshire - Jobs and Careers by clicking ‘Apply for this job’ and creating an account.  You can save your progress and exit the application at any time, coming back to it at a later stage to complete and submit your application.  Applications close 22^nd September 2024

Please read the Guidance Notes provided before completing any application and please note that CV’s will not be accepted.

If you do not have internet access, you can request an offline application pack by contacting Bolsover District Council Contact Centre on 01246 242424 or emailing: BDC-HR&Payroll@bolsover.gov.uk

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

For further information

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Jim Fieldsend, Director Governance and Legal Services & Monitoring Officer, on 01246 242472 or email jim.fieldsend@bolsover.gov.uk

If you have not received any communication within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion, and we thank you for your interest in the job role.