Part - time purchasing employee in a hybrid role at a global manufacturer specializing in corrosion protection packaging solutions. Responsible for operational purchasing and supplier negotiations.
About the role
- Procurement and Contracts Officer at Torbay Council leading procurement processes and managing supplier contracts. Engaging with diverse stakeholders to ensure compliance and deliver best practices.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage end to end procurement processes for a portfolio of contracts, including high value, high risk and complex procurements with a focus on Place and Capital.
- Provide specialist commercial advice across procurement, contract management and supplier relationship management.
- Ensure compliance with the Council’s Constitution, Public Contracts Regulations, and wider statutory obligations including social value, transparency, equality and sustainability.
- Support the development and delivery of commercial strategies, working collaboratively with Directorates, wholly-owned companies and external partners.
- Lead contract management activities including performance monitoring, risk management, change control, dispute resolution and contract variations.
- Build strong relationships with suppliers, local SMEs, voluntary and community sector partners, and public sector organisations.
- Contribute to embedding best practice, innovation, and continuous improvement across the Council’s commercial activities.
- Help develop commercial capability across the organisation through training, guidance and mentoring.
Requirements
- Strong operational experience in procurement and contract management, ideally within the public sector.
- Excellent influencing, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to work autonomously, prioritise a varied workload and make evidence-based decisions.
- Strong knowledge of public procurement legislation, policy and best practice.
- Experience in tender management, market engagement, commercial evaluation and contract mobilisation.
- Confident communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to a range of audiences.
- A collaborative, adaptable mindset aligned with Torbay Council’s core values.
Benefits
- Operational commercial experience of procurement and contract management.
- Demonstrable experience of working proactively within a commercial environment and the successful management of tenders and contracts.
- Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply or equivalent or 2 years’ experience in an operational procurement or commercial role.
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent or demonstrable academic or professional ability or experience in the relevant field.
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