Senior Supply Chain Officer - Place

Are you a procurement professional who would like to contribute to the ongoing development and delivery of our award-winning Procurement and Contract Management Service? Then we have an exciting opportunity to join our team, as a Senior Supply Chain Officer.

We require a driven individual who can deliver commercial solutions. You will be able to work to challenging timescales and manage multiple stakeholders to deliver the best outcomes for the organisation.

Having recently gone through Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) we have seen the amalgamation of 8 district/ borough councils and the county council into one unitary Authority. As an organisation we now embark on a significant transformation programme and procurement and contract management is at the heart of this. A key part of the role will be supporting the Senior Category Manager (Place) to identify cashable savings through consolidation, improved commercial strategies and effective contract management.

You will lead and coordinate the delivery of operational procurement and contract management activities.

You will have experience of working collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders across both internal and external departments to ensure that all procurement and contracting activities are fit for purpose and provide value for money.

Place Category - covering the areas of Property Services, Housing, Highways and Transportation, Environmental Services and Community Development.

The post-holder will be expected to support the North Yorkshire Council Procurement and Contract Management Strategy, related regional and national initiatives and strategies, including social value and local procurement and supply chain development initiatives.

The post holder will support a team of staff and will need to work flexibly and innovatively, providing specialist procurement and contract advice and guidance to support the organisation deliver our forward procurement plans.

You will be a strong communicator, be self-motivated and have the ability to inspire and motivate others and demonstrate sound participation.

Candidates should have extensive experience in procurement, negotiation skills at the highest-level, in-depth knowledge and understanding of procurement legislation, and a relevant degree, or a professional qualification related to procurement (CIPS), or equivalent knowledge and experience.

In return we can offer you a wide range of benefits including generous annual leave entitlement, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and to our employee benefits scheme ‘Everybody Benefits’ and commitment to staff training and development. We are supported with modern technology to enable flexibility with working base and patterns of work.

We encourage a positive work/life balance through flexible and home working practices supported with modern technology to enable flexibility with working bases and patterns of work. We are also committed to developing our staff through on the job experience and professional training opportunities.

North Yorkshire is the largest county in England, so there is a rich diversity of activities, ensuring that there is something for everyone. With major transport links by road including the A1(M), A19 and A64, making North Yorkshire easily accessible from many surrounding areas including Newcastle, Sunderland, Durham, Teesside, Hull, York, East Riding, Doncaster and Leeds.

Contact and Apply

For an informal conversation about the post please contact Rachel Woodward, Head of Procurement & Contract Management on Tel 01609 798133 or Email rachel.woodward@northyorks.gov.uk. Or Martin Simpson, Senior Category Manager (Place) on 01609 533150 or Email Martin.Simpson@northyorks.gov.uk.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 4th June 2023. Interviews will be held on the week commencing 19th June 2023 at County Hall, Northallerton, DL7 8AD.

Key Dates:

Closing Date: Midnight Sunday 4th June 2023

Interview Date: Week Commencing 19th June 2023

Venue for Interview: County Hall, Northallerton

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