Key Duties and Responsibilities
- To organise and engage with working groups as representatives from the local government sector to identify procurement requirements
- To prepare budgets and ensure that procurement programmes are implemented within allocated budgets
- To develop and maintain relationships with the local government sector and external agencies in accordance with policy and to ensure the agreements to coordinate procurement programmes are implemented
- Preparation and presentation of reports for the Project and Programme Boards and at other meetings as required
- To achieve and maintain the productive association between the us and the local government sector in the delivery of services
- Represent the us at a variety of meetings
- Ensure that policies and procedures are aligned with best practice, are well documented and communicated to others
- Be highly organised and experienced in administration and managing multiple elements of procurement delivery within agreed timeframes
- Demonstrate effective people management and organisational skills so that all involved in the team have a clear understanding of their role and their deliverables
- Undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibilities as may be required from time to time
Desirable Skills & Qualifications
- Knowledge and expertise in Microsoft Office programs.
- Possess a strong working knowledge of public procurement legislation and procedures.
- Capacity to effectively plan, manage, and coordinate resources and prioritise effectively including the ability to work to agreed timescales.
- Ability to manage a range of different projects and work activities concurrently, utilising computer technology effectively and assigning work to others as appropriate to meet strict deadlines.
- Experience working independently as well as work with a wider (multidisciplinary / multi-agency) team in a complex and changing environment.
- Experience working in an ICT technical role
- Excellent organisational, presentation, data gathering and written skills.
Morgan McKinley is acting as an Employment Agency and references to pay rates are indicative.
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