Job Introduction
Job title: Senior Procurement Policy and Performance Manager
A bit about us:
Liverpool City Council is embarking on an exciting transformation programme which has led to significant investment in our Commercial Procurement Unit. As a result, we are hiring into numerous new roles and we are looking for passionate and driven individuals to join us. This is an opportunity to work in an exciting and forward thinking Local Authority as part of a dynamic and multi-disciplinary department.
Our roles operate on a hybrid approach to allow flexibility between home working and office working at the Cunard Building on Liverpool’s waterfront.
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 will lead this exciting new team so this is a real opportunity for somebody to join us and put their own ideas into how 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?
- As the Senior Procurement Policy and Performance Manager you will be authorising and communicating all procurement related policy updates, assessing their impact to senior management, members and key stakeholders
- In the role of Senior Procurement Policy and Performance Manager you will ensure policies align with legal and regulatory requirements
- As part of the role, the Senior Procurement Policy and Performance Manager will be owning and driving a programme of improvement in procurement processes and practices through changes to policy, performance management and systems/technology
- Senior Procurement Policy and Performance Manager are responsible for embedding and championing best procurement practices including Sustainable & Ethical Procurement and Social Value
- Senior Procurement Policy and Performance Manager will be developing and implementing performance measurement frameworks to evaluate procurement and contract management effectiveness
Our offer to you:
- At least 31 days holiday, including bank holidays rising to 35 after 5 years service (pro rata for 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 1 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 Commercial Procurement Unit 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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