Experience

Essential or Desirable

Measured

·         Working across diverse services within complex organisations including partnership working

E

A/I

·         Experience of managing a tender process and/ or contract negotiation

E

A/I

·         Contract management experience and monitoring of key performance indicators

E

A/I

·         Experience of contract management and/ or supplier engagement

E

A/I

·         Purchasing and supply chain experience

D

A/I

·         Experience with procurement and contracts administration under EU funded contracts or agreements

D

A/I

Knowledge

Essential or Desirable

Measured

·         Market knowledge and awareness of intelligence tools and techniques (e.g., market/product segmentation, portfolio analysis, cost modelling etc

E

A/I

·         Specialist knowledge and understanding of current best procurement practices and technology including competitive tendering, electronic reverse auctions

E

A/I

·         Knowledge of electronic tendering systems

E

A/I

·         Knowledge of the latest purchasing techniques and legislative requirements

E

A/I

·         Good working knowledge of client contracts and associated contract mechanisms

E

A/I

·         Knowledge/experience of managing a portfolio of strategic and large value contracts

E

A/I

·         Local Authority financial and budgetary controls and procedures

E

A/I

·         Local government and the political environment

D

A/I

·         The role of the Health and Care Partnership and health environment

D

A/I

Skills and Abilities

Essential or Desirable

Measured

·         Develop and maintain trusting open and productive relationships with key stakeholders

E

A/I

·         Break down and effectively communicate complex, systemic problems and ideas, translating them into tangible goals and activities

E

A/I

·         See and understand the bigger picture and help others understand wider context and implications around procurement decisions

E

A/I

·         Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands

E

A/I

·         Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options

E

A/I

·         Strategic thinking – ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise

E

A/I

·         Ability to prioritise own work effectively and be able to direct activities of others

E

A/I

·         Comprehensive experience of project principles, techniques, and tools

E

A/I

·         Able to initiate and drive change and improvement

E

A/I

Training and Qualifications

Essential or Desirable

Measured

·         Be educated to degree level, or equivalent, and/or hold a professional qualification – e.g., full membership by examination of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS), or similar

E

A/I

·         Continuous professional development

E

A/I

·         Contract Management accreditation (IACCM, Government Commercial Function etc)

D

A/I

Working Arrangements

·         Flexible to meet the needs of the organisation

E

A/I