Procurement and Contract Management Officer

Why apply for this role?

Deliver a professional, flexible and inclusive procurement service in line with CHS’s Procurement Policy, to both internal managers and external suppliers. The post holder will ensure that CHS receives best value for money in the procurement of all goods, services and works to deliver an effective and efficient service. They will also be responsible for implementing and overseeing a contract management system across CHS.

The post holder will ensure full compliance with all relevant Public Sector regulations giving due regard to CHS’s operational needs and requirements to ensure operational effectiveness is maximised and ensure CHS’s procurement practices continually evolve to reflect new developments and best practice. The role will support the delivery of CHS’s strategic aims, objectives and values, whilst ensuring compliance with national policies and will contribute to CHS’s net zero targets and the Scottish Government’s objective for sustainable economic growth and achievement of relevant National Outcomes.

Please find instructions on how to apply at the bottom of the page.

Key Responsibilities

. Delegated Purchasing Authority – Individual Contracts up to £50k

· Managing and influencing Procurement Spend of c. £2 million per annum

· Following effective competition, commit CHS to contracts

· Approval of Non-Competitive Actions – up to £10k per contract

· Excellent organisational and administrative abilities

· Good project management and negotiation skills

· Initiative and ability to work with minimal direct supervision

· The ability to foster and contribute to collaborative working

· Driven towards continuous improvement

· Ability to handle difficult or challenging situations

· To support National and Regional team colleagues as required.

OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTABILITIES

· Qualification in relevant discipline or equivalent experience

· Monitor, register and manage all commercial arrangements throughout CHS including keeping a register of all contractual engagement across CHS

· Knowledge of the application of Public Sector and National Legislation and experience of conducting complex procurement exercises

· Significant experience of purchasing and procurement in the public sector