Procurement Advisor (Project)
Southwark Council
Role
Who You Are
You are a highly skilled procurement professional with experience in providing strategic advice and support across various departments. You have a strong understanding of procurement legislation and best practices, and you are committed to ensuring value for money and compliance. You possess leadership skills and have experience in developing innovative partnerships and improving procurement practices.
What the job involves
The role involves providing expert procurement advice and support for complex and high-value projects, collaborating with senior management and other teams to improve procurement practices. You will develop and deliver training, enhance procurement systems, and ensure compliance with legislation. The job also includes participating in corporate initiatives, supporting cultural change, and recommending improvements to procurement strategies and policies.
Skills
- Strategic procurement advising
- Leadership and collaboration
- Procurement legislation knowledge
- Training and development skills
- Risk management
- Continuous improvement focus
- Supplier relationship management
- eProcurement system proficiency