Procurement Officer

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in West Northamptonshire to assist with the appointment of a Senior Procurement Officer, on a 3-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration., West Northamptonshire Council is seeking a Senior Procurement Officer with a strong focus on housing asset investment, refurbishment and building maintenance. The successful candidate will lead procurement processes for housing-related contracts, supporting the transition from interim arrangements to permanent contracts. Experience in public sector procurement or housing associations is highly desirable. Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end procurement processes for housing asset investment, property maintenance, refurbishment and planned works contracts.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies in collaboration with the housing asset investment team.
• Manage multiple procurement projects, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and council policies.
• Prepare tender documentation, manage evaluation processes and identify commercial risks.
• Work closely with senior property leads, contract managers and other stakeholders to deliver value for money.
  
  Degree qualification and/or holding or studying towards full professional membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS) is essential., Extensive experience in procurement management and leading complex procurement projects.
• Knowledge and experience of procuring housing asset investment, refurbishment, planned works and building maintenance contracts.
• Working knowledge of common refurbishment contract forms, such as JCT, NEC or TPC.
• Knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) and relevant procurement regulations.
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management and commercial decision-making skills.