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Contract & Procurement Manager

Lambeth Council

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6 Brixton Hill (On-Site)

Permanent, Full time

No DBS check required

£50,000 - £74,999

FULLTIME


Contract and Procurements Manager

PO6: Starting salary £53,109 pa rising in annual increments £56,151 per annum incl LW

Hybrid working

About Us:

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page. 

About the Borough:

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community. 

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

About the Team:

We are looking for a skilled Contract and Procurement Manager to join our team. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a driven and proactive individual to manage and enhance the end-to-end procurement process, ensuring value for money, compliance, and efficiency in our contract management processes. 

As a Contract and Procurement Manager, you will lead procurement strategies, negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships to deliver value for money, mitigate risks, and ensure successful contract performance. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for procurement and contract management, who enjoys building relationships and optimizing processes and ultimately maximising value for money outcomes of procurements and contract management to enhance business outcomes.

You will be joining a highly skilled and passionate team that fosters personal and professional development, offering opportunities for mentoring, continued learning and career progression.

 Our team directly supports procurements across the housing directorate but equally interfaces with other directorates in a collaborative, open, and supportive environment.

About the Role:

In this role you will support the procurement and delivery of contracts across the Housing Services directorate, procuring contracts for repairs and maintenance, major works, professional services, ICT systems and other contracts as required. 

Your role also involves managing procurements through Lambeth’s Dynamic Purchasing System (“DPS”), managing a range of housing contracts as well as working across departments and directorates to enforce robust governance, financial and operational processes are in place.  

Key responsibilities are as follows:

  • To assist the Senior Contract and Procurement Manager in leading effective and transparent procurement for Housing, whilst delivering on best value. To manage and motivate a Contract and Procurement Officer – acting as a role model and undertaking all line management responsibilities. 
  • Implement and monitor procurement strategies to achieve cost savings and operational efficiency.
  • Manage procurement projects through the Dynamic Purchasing System (“DPS”) for Resident Services and diversify the council’s supply chain partners. 
  • Maintain a contract management strategy for Housing Services that provides appropriate levels of governance and introduces key management controls.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, ensuring terms are clear, enforceable, and deliver value for the organization.
  • Monitor contract performance, ensuring service delivery, timelines, and quality standards are met.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and external partners.

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence:

  • Knowledge of public procurement and project/contract management in relation to housing maintenance and construction services.
  • Demonstrable understanding of the risks associated with large commercial contracts and appropriate mitigation measures.
  • Successful track record of the procurement of construction/consultancy support contracts as well as track record of supplier and contract management within a public sector.
  • Demonstrable track record of delivering value for money initiatives and realising cashable savings across a range of contracts and services.
  • A relevant degree or professional qualification in law, the built environment or procurement and supply chain management with evidence of on-going professional development.

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:

Job Description and Person Specification

How to Apply:

If you're interested in this opportunity, click on the apply button and submit a CV, along with your supporting statement. In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. 

We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Adelle Pobee at apobee@lambeth.gov.uk 

Recruitment Timelines:

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Wednesday 31 October 2024.

Interviews to be held week commencing Monday 4 November 2024.

.

Benefits:

We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:

  • Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.
  • Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
  • Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
  • Hybrid Working.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.
  • Discounts at local restaurants.
  • Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
  • Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme.
  • Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
  • Trade Union Membership.

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.


Closing date: Mon 04/11/2024 at 15:45
Job reference: 1906
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