Contracts & Procurement Specialist

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We are seeking twodynamic and experienced Contracts & Procurement Specialists to join ouraward winning team. Led by the Contracts& Procurement Manager you will be responsible for helping us to deliver aprofessional contract and procurement service both internally and to thepartners of the Oxfordshire Procurement Hub. These posts present an opportunity to work across differentorganisations. Excellent technical andinterpersonal skills are a pre-requisite, as well as the ability to engage withstakeholders at various levels to lead, challenge and influence better outcomesfor the customers and communities we serve.

MainDuties & Responsibilities

• Tosupport the service in delivery of the Corporate Plan and service plan atoperational level, including delivering relevant work programmes relating tothe efficient and effective management of key contracts and procurementactivity.
• To provide expertprofessional advice and support for the effective management and development ofkey suppliers through excellent contract management and supplier engagement, identifying andachieving best practice and good governance.
• Tomonitor service area delivery and support continuous service improvement,challenging existing practice and actively seeking ways of achieving greateroutcomes and leaner delivery (GOLD).
• Toact as ambassador for the service area both internally and externallyrepresenting the service area priorities and organisation initiatives asappropriate.
• Tocontribute to projects; to contribute to service project teams as required.

Please refer to the JobDescription for further details about the specific duties and for the full listof essential and desirable criteria.

Oxfordis known throughout the world for its long history of academic excellence, itsarchitectural and cultural heritage, as well as its innovative, contemporaryachievements in scholarship, literature, manufacturing, publishing, medicineand science. Oxford City Council employs over 1,200 people who are helpingachieve the Council’s goal of building a world class city for everyone. Ourpeople support the City’s communities with services to promote Oxford’sreputation and maintain its growth as a world class city. Oxford City Councilprovides a friendly yet hardworking environment for employees to develop andgood career opportunities for individuals to grow.

Benefitsinclude:

• LocalGovernment pension scheme (available to all employees who work for Oxford CityCouncil for three months or more)
• upto 32 days annual leave (after 5 years’ service)
• Flextime (where appropriate)
• Achildcare voucher scheme.

Foran informal discussion about the post please contact, on 01865 252095 or email cawood@oxford.gov.uk

ClosingDate: 3rd June 2013

LATE APPLICATIONSWILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Interview Date: 10th/11th June 2013

DisabledApplicants who meet the essential criteria on the Person Specification will beinvited to interview.

OxfordCity Council is not currently licensed as a sponsor and cannot employ migrantworkers outside the European Economic Area and Switzerland under the PointBased System rules, issued by the UK Border Agency.