Job vacancy details
Procurement Development Manager
Employer:Tandridge District Council
Reference:SEC212T
Salary:£40k - £50k
Hours:37 hours
Working pattern:Full Time, Temporary position
Location:This role is home-based but involves travel around the South East region.
Closing date:28/08/2008 12:00 PM
Temporary contract until March 2011
Improvement and Efficiency South East(IESE)www.southeastiep.gov.uk) is a regional body supporting local councils, targeting efficiency opportunities to achieve greater value for money through Collaboration and changing the way in which services are delivered. We are seeking to recruit a Procurement Project Manager who will work with the IESE team and local authority officers in delivering a range of projects involving procurement and partnership development.
Your focus will be on managing procurements to deliver savings in key spend areas for Councils right across the South East region. This will require an understanding of public sector procurement rules and regulations but more importantly you will need to build relationships with key stakeholders to deliver results that meet a diverse range of needs.
You must have:
- a proven track record of managing procurements, specifically those involving multiple stakeholders and ideally in a local government environment
- a sound knowledge of PRINCE2 or an equivalent project management
methodology - the ability to communicate effectively and influence stakeholders at all levels
HR services for IESE are provided by Tandridge District Council. For further information about this role and to apply online go to: www.surreyjobs.info or alternatively e-mail: recruitment@tandridge.gov.uk
To receive an application form by post, please call our 24-hour answer-phone on 01883 732987. Alternatively you can write to Personnel & Training Services, Tandridge District Council, Station Road East, Oxted, Surrey RH8 OBT.
Closing date for applications: 14 August 2008
Interview date (at the Council): 29 August 2008
Equal Opportunities
Tandridge District Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Please note that we will only consider applicants who have the necessary authority to work in the UK, and that we can only reimburse interview expenses from a location within the UK.
