Senior Project Officer, Contracts & Procurement

One of our key clients is currently seeking a Senior Project Officer, Contracts & Procurement to join their team for an initial 3 month contract, 3 days per week.

Responsibilities & Requirements:

- Manage the maintenance, ongoing review and budget management of the contract and procurement processes in a manner consistent with legislation, quality systems, processes, probity and controls
- Assist with requests for tenders and quotes, establishment of service provider panels, management of a comprehensive contracts register and participate in contract negotiations, including liaison with internal and external legal advisers
- Provide advice to business areas on best practice procurement and contract management processes
- Provide guidance to the Contract Administrator and cross-train other administrative support staff as appropriate
- Extensive experience in undertaking procurement and tendering, including development of project briefs and contracts (utilising existing templates) GOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE HIGHLY REGARDED
- Excellent written and oral communication, including the ability to work flexibly in small and medium sized teams and experience in conducting complex negotiations with suppliers and key stakeholders

If you feel you meet all of the above requirements then please apply now. Or alternatively send your CV to Laura Haynes.