We are currently recruiting for a Contracts & Procurement Officer in Bury.

Pay rate: £17.12 per hour.

Contract duration: Temporary ongoing.

Purpose:

The Contracts and Procurement Officer has a key role to play in ensuring the client undertakes robust commissioning activity, evidences transparency, value for money and commissions high quality services on behalf of the citizens of Bury.

Duties:

• Contribute to the development of a robust commissioning culture within the department.
• Commission services based on data analysis, customer feedback, evaluation, market analysis.
• Develop service specifications, tender documentation, and issue contracts.
• Develop services to provide high quality and value for money.
• Negotiate fee uplifts and individual care package costs.
• Provide advice and support to Officers and Providers.
• Manage and develop the provider market.
• Develop positive relationships with providers and colleagues.
• Undertake contract monitoring of providers to ensure compliance and the outcomes are met.

Experience:

• Contracting and commissioning, ideally with a Local Authority background and children’s social care.
• Developing and monitoring outcome based contracts and specifications.
• Procuring services for customers with a defined social care need.
• Building and maintaining relationships with a wide range of people including customers, relatives, carers, providers, and regulators.
• Track record of successfully negotiating contracts.

Apply online or contact Terri O’Keefe at Peel Recruit.