Market 36 are recruiting on behalf of Epping Forrest council for a Procurement & Contracts Officer which will provide procurement and contract-related support and advice across the authority, assisting with procurement processes, contract drafting and supplier engagement while ensuring compliance with council policies and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate

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Provide advice and guidance on procurement and contracts across the organisation.

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Support the Procurement and Contracts Team within the Contracts, Partnerships and Procurement Directorate.

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Deliver excellent service to internal and external stakeholders.

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Work collaboratively with colleagues and external partners.

Service

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Provide procurement and contract subject matter support to staff across the authority.

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Support procurement processes, particularly contract drafting and documentation.

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Draft and review council contracts and update templates where required.

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Review supplier and framework terms and conditions, negotiating where necessary to ensure compliance and reduce risk.

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Keep up to date with relevant legislation and procurement regulations.

Skills, Knowledge & Attributes

Education

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Good standard of education.

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Procurement or contracts qualification, relevant experience, or willingness to undertake training.

Experience

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Experience working in procurement or contracts, ideally within a Local Authority or public sector environment.

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Experience drafting and reviewing contracts and supporting the contract lifecycle.

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Proven ability to deliver a professional and efficient service.

Knowledge & Skills

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Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

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Confident working with MS Office and service-specific systems.

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High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

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Understanding of local government procurement processes and challenges.

Market 36 Recruitment Ltd cover a range of sectors including Commercial, Industrial, Engineering, HR & Finance & ITAD. This vacancy is being advertised by Market 36 Recruitment Ltd. We operate as an Employment Business for temporary roles and as an Employment Agency for permanent roles