Procurement Consultant - Adult Social Care - #2128328

This Procurement Consultant role focuses on managing procurement projects across Adult Social Care, Children's Services, and Public Health. You'll play a key part in ensuring the public sector achieves value for money and delivers essential services effectively.

Client Details

A public sector organisation.

Description

• Leading pre-market engagement activities
• Advising on appropriate routes to market
• Developing procurement strategies and supporting governance approvals
• Supporting the development of procurement documentation
• Acting as a critical friend during specification development
• Designing commercial models and pricing schedules
• Supporting the development of technical evaluation questions and weightings
• Managing procurement exercises through the Council's eTendering systems (Delta/Mercell)
• Managing supplier communications and market engagement
• Handling procurement clarifications
• Facilitating competitive dialogue processes where required
• Managing evaluation activities and moderation sessions
• Supporting award recommendations and governance approvals
• Assisting with contract mobilisation and handover activities

Profile

• Proven experience delivering end-to-end procurement projects
• Strong understanding of UK public sector procurement regulations and best practice
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills
• Experience working collaboratively with technical and operational teams
• Strong commercial awareness and procurement strategy development skills
• Experience using eTendering platforms such as Delta or Mercell
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and project management capabilities

Job Offer

• Daily rate of £500 (outside ir35)
• 6-month contract, with potential to extend.
• Temporary position offering flexibility and variety.

If you're interested in this role, apply now.

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