Job Introduction
Job title: Procurement Systems and Data Manager
Salary: £48,474 - £53,577
Location: Cunard Building
A bit about us:
Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet by 2025 and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.
Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.
We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, affordable housing, stunning waterfront and our beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!
As part of our drive towards a new Target Operating Model for procurement across the Authority we have introduced a new team that will be responsible for procurement related policy and also enabling procurement and contract performance. The role of Procurement Systems & Data Manager will support procurement performance across the Authority by analysing data, delivering intelligence and creating reports that help us to monitor and improve delivery. This is a real opportunity for somebody to join us and put their own ideas into how we develop those crucial themes as this team develops moving forward.
Whilst experience of working in a policy or performance related role would be great, above all else we are looking for high quality individuals with a desire to make a difference.
What will I be doing?
- The Procurement Systems & Data Manager will partner with key procurement business partners to determine business needs and provide meaningful data to inform procurement decisions.
- Within the role as a Procurement Systems & Data Manager you’ll assist in the development of innovative procurement and category management strategies, policies and process.
- The Procurement Systems & Data Manager will identify and utilise the most appropriate analytical tools, techniques and systems to analyse and interpret a wide range of supplier and organisational information.
- As the Procurement Systems & Data Manager you will be responsible for developing reports, forecasts and advice to inform and support procurement planning and decision making.
- As part of your role as a Procurement Systems & Data Manager you will develop, assess and provide reports for the effective management of contract and supplier performance and to report on the benefits being delivered.
Our offer to you:
- 35 hour working week with hybrid working model
- At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days
- Agile working - A “Flexibility First” approach to Agile working where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception.
- Part of the Local Government Pension scheme – option to join the AVC scheme
- Progression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
- Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee assistance programme
- Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes
- Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
- Family friendly policies with enhanced leave
- Discounted Gym Memberships
- Employee Volunteering Scheme
- Medicash
Next steps:
Closing Date for this role is: Friday 8th November 2024.
If you would like to talk to a member of the team about the role or have an informal discussion, please contact Trevor Ingham Head of Procurement & Contracts via email trevor.ingham@liverpool.gov.uk.
Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.
If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk
Although we advertise on Jobs go public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.
We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.
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