Senior Contracts and Procurement Officer

Job Title Senior Contracts and Procurement Officer

Rate of Pay ?19.85 to ?22.56 Inside IR35

Hours 37 hours per week

Location Hybrid Sandwell Council House, Oldbury, B69 3DE

Start Date ASAP

Contract type Temporary Agency 12 weeks with a view to extend

Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role.

Brief description

Are you an expert in leading and managing complex and strategic local procurement projects to ensure effective delivery in line with legislation and timescales. Then we want to hear from you.

Based in the finance directorate of Sandwell Council, we are seeking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic procurement and contracting professional to join our Independent Sector Management Team to support procurement and contract activity for Adult Social Care and Public Health.

Working closely with commissioners, the Independent Sector Management Team manages all of the Adult Social Care and Public Health contracting and procurement activity contributing to the successful delivery of great care and health services to the local community.

Be qualified to degree level or hold a recognised relevant qualification in contracting and or Commissioning at diploma level eg Chartered Institute Procurement & Supply qualification

You must have

• oAt least 2 years experience of undertaking procurement and commissioning activities.
• oAt least two years experience of using standing orders and financial regulations within a statutory organisation.
• oAt least two years experience of contract management.

Please can the agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references and a copy of Terms and Conditions. You will also need to include your agency on cost details to each submission. Stated rates must be inclusive of all known costs.

No DBS is required for this role.

Please note this advert is also out with our Master Vendor

You will receive further information regarding invoice terms if your candidate is appointed to this role. Invoices must be sent electronically on a weekly basis to templink_1@sandwell.gov.uk along with your workers authorised timesheet supplied by your agency. Payments are then released 14 days from the date of the invoice.

The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement opportunity, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.

From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the related documents.

To submit your documents, you will be required to opt in.

For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the `Guidance for Suppliers` section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.

If you require further assistance in...

Additional information:

Job Title Senior Contracts and Procurement Officer

Rate of Pay ?19.85 to ?22.56 Inside IR35

Hours 37 hours per week

Location Hybrid Sandwell Council House, Oldbury, B69 3DE

Start Date ASAP

Contract type Temporary Agency 12 weeks with a view to extend

Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role.

Brief description

Are you an expert in leading and managing complex and strategic local procurement projects to ensure effective delivery in line with legislation and timescales. Then we want to hear from you.

Based in the finance directorate of Sandwell Council, we are seeking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic procurement and contracting professional to join our Independent Sector Management Team to support procurement and contract activity for Adult Social Care and Public Health.

Working closely with commissioners, the Independent Sector Management Team manages all of the Adult Social Care and Public Health contracting and procurement activity contributing to the successful delivery of great care and health services to the local community.

Be qualified to degree level or hold a recognised relevant qualification in contracting and or Commissioning at diploma level eg Chartered Institute Procurement & Supply qualification

You must have

• oAt least 2 years experience of undertaking procurement and commissioning activities.
• oAt least two years experience of using standing orders and financial regulations within a statutory organisation.
• oAt least two years experience of contract management.

Please can the agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references and a copy of Terms and Conditions. You will also need to include your agency on cost details to each submission. Stated rates must be inclusive of all known costs.

No DBS is required for this role.

Please note this advert is also out with our Master Vendor

You will receive further information regarding invoice terms if your candidate is appointed to this role. Invoices must be sent electronically on a weekly basis to templink_1@sandwell.gov.uk along with your workers authorised timesheet supplied by your agency. Payments are then released 14 days from the date of the invoice.

The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement opportunity, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.

From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the related documents.

To submit your documents, you will be required to opt in.

For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the `Guidance for Suppliers` section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.

If you require further assistance in respect of the system, please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810.

Closing Date: 12pm on Monday 6th March 2023.

Delivery Notes

The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.

From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents.

To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'.

For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the `Guidance for Suppliers` section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.

If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810.

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No