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Job Vacancy Details

Contracts Officer

Public Sector

Bradford / Leeds

Permanent ⁄ £28000 - £30000

Updated July 14, 2008

To assist in the development and management of purchasing agreements across a wide variety of commodity areas which provide optimum value for money at minimum commercial risk tomy clients members.
RANGE OF DUTIES:

SPECIFIC:
• Take direction form the Head of Contracts to implement purchasing strategies that will meet the members' needs and optimise value for money.
• To manage a variety of existing framework agreements and make recommendations for new agreements where a regional approach can bring savings and efficiencies to the members of the Consortium.
• Develop full tender documentation and manage the tendering process in accordance with European Purchasing Directives (working experience/knowledge of the EU Purchasing Guidelines is desirable). This will include preparing pre-tender work, production of a specification of requirements, tendering, negotiation through to the award of the agreement.
• To ensure appropriate stakeholder involvement in the procurement process.
• Support a range of agreements with clear contract management.

Who we're looking for
 Effective negotiation skills
 Good written and verbal communication skills
 Knowledge of legislative requirements, particularly OJEU Public Procurement Regulations, for effective procurement
 Capable of assimilating, analysing and interpreting a wide range of information
 Capable of developing and promoting good working relationships

About our client
A limited business focused on procurement framework agreements for use in the public sector

What's on offer
£25-30K + Package

Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on 0114 263 6020. Job Ref: 12989343
Your application will be sent to Peter Simmonds.