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We’re seeking a knowledgeable and engaging Procurement Project Manager to lead, shape and steer the delivery of individual complex procurement projects at OJEU levels and above. The post-holder will take projects from initiation through to contract implementation and lifecycle, with responsibility for maximising savings and efficiencies from goods and services while ensuring appropriate levels of quality. You will act as an expert advisor, challenging where appropriate to ensure all procurement processes stand up to scrutiny and are fair. You will be expected to drive through and embed social value outcomes every procurement you support.
Working closely with service leads from across the Council the post holder will provide a professional, ‘value adding’, procurement service. This will include the development of appropriate procurement approach options and challenge for commissioners to deliver required service objectives, innovation and value for money. The post holder will be responsible for the production of high quality procurement documentation and robust and transparent management of all stages of the procurement and governance processes.
You will hold a Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) certification or equivalent experience working within a professional, commercial procurement environment. Your background should demonstrate responsibility for leading the delivery and tendering of complex public sector (or similar) procurement projects, with a forward thinking approach applying creativity and innovation.
With a proven track record in stakeholder management, you will possess strong verbal and communication skills – working effectively with a range of professionals.
To succeed, you will bring experience of managing risk in a commercial/ political environment with the ability to analyse and report on data including formal report writing and presenting information.
About Camden
Camden’s main offices are located in modern, award-winning offices at King’s Cross. You can expect an exceptional range of benefits including discounted access to the onsite leisure facilities with swimming pool, recognition and reward for high performance with progression and pay increases, flexible and agile working hours and access to a leading pension scheme.
Camden is proud to be the country’s first Timewise council and as part of this accreditation, we work to help parents balance work with childcare. This fits in with our aim to be leaders in innovative, flexible and part-time working that allows for different patterns of care and for parents to share childcare responsibilities.
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How to Apply
To apply for this job please follow the “Apply” link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application form you will be expected to explain how you meet the key requirements for this role listed in this advert. When explaining how you meet each of the requirements, please give examples that clearly demonstrate your skills, knowledge and experience. When writing your examples give a brief description of the situation or task but focus on the actions you took and the result of your actions.
Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process, or provide any information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at [email protected], or post to 5 Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG.
Closing dates for applications: Sunday 8 March 2020, 23:59
Interviews to be held: w/c 9 March and 16 March 2020
Please quote reference: 190000QD
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Camden welcomes new employees on a monthly basis; next available dates for induction are:
16 March 2020
20 April 2020
