Total 258 purchasing procurement inventory job vacancies in ealing west london

Job Title: Senior Procurement and Contract Manager
Directorate: Corporate Services
Department: Procurement
Location: Brigade Headquarters, 169 Union Street, SE1
Salary: £43,736 - £52,242 per annum

Role Overview:

The Senior Procurement and Contract Manager will play a pivotal role in supporting the Assets & Estates Category team by developing and managing sourcing strategies and the contracting process. This role involves overseeing supplier performance, conducting market analysis, and ensuring that all procurement activities comply with the London Fire Brigade's (LFB) standards and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Procurement and Contract Management:

   • Monitor and enhance existing contractual arrangements.
   • Identify service requirements and evaluate existing contracts.
   • Manage major contracts, ensuring compliance and addressing non-compliance issues.
   • Collaborate with suppliers and stakeholders for efficient service delivery.
   • Maintain accurate records of meetings and actions.

2. Tenders and Category Management:

   • Lead procurement strategies for assigned categories.
   • Conduct market analysis and manage supplier performance.
   • Oversee procurement activities from need identification to contract signature.
   • Draft and manage tender documentation and notices.

3. Financial Management:

   • Assist in setting and managing annual budgets.
   • Ensure financial data related to contracts is securely maintained.
   • Evaluate costs, prices, and services for value for money.

4. Reporting:

   • Draft high-quality reports for various management and governance purposes.
   • Maintain accurate project data and identify risks and opportunities.

5. Responsible Procurement and Policies:

   • Implement LFB's "Responsible Procurement" agenda.
   • Ensure procurement processes align with environmental and social objectives.
   • Promote safe working procedures and comply with health and safety policies.

Selection Criteria:

1. Experience:

   • Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement, category, and contract management, particularly in Assets & Estates Services.
   • Knowledge of public sector procurement procedures.
   • Experience in drafting commercial/tender documents and supplier management.
   • Degree in finance, business administration, or similar preferred.
   • CIPS certification or membership is desirable.

2. Skills:

   • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
   • Strong numeracy and analytical skills.
   • Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and related tools.
   • Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.

3. Knowledge:

   • Understanding of commercial and contract documentation.
   • Awareness of public authority procurement practices and 'best value' principles.
   • Knowledge of health and safety practices within an office environment.
   • Understanding of GDPR, Data Protection, and Freedom of Information Act.

This is a permanent role based in London. If you are interested in applying, please contact Lewis Ashcroft at Service Care Solutions via email at lewis.ashcroft@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208962

Senior Buyer / Category Purchasing Manager who has experience buying within retail environment is required for a well-established retailer.


SALARY: Negotiable

LOCATION: Hybrid (3 Days per Week Working from Home and 2 Days per Week from the office in Wednesbury, Sandwell, West Midlands)

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent


JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Senior Buyer / Category Purchasing Manager who has experience buying within retail environment.

As a Senior Buyer / Category Purchasing Manager you will be responsible for managing and developing the purchasing strategy across key product categories.

Working as the Senior Buyer / Category Purchasing Manager you will work closely with suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring that the company source the best products at the most competitive prices. Your role will be crucial in maintaining the company’s reputation for quality and value, as well as contributing to the overall growth of the business.


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DUTIES

Your duties as the Senior Buyer / Category Purchasing Manager include:

• Develop and implement category-specific purchasing strategies in line with overall business objectives

• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating favourable terms and ensuring the timely delivery of products

• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities and risks

• Collaborate with the merchandising, marketing, and sales teams to ensure product offerings meet customer needs and expectations

• Manage the end-to-end procurement process, from sourcing and selection to contract negotiation and supplier management

• Analyse purchasing data and financial reports to inform decision-making and improve category performance

• Ensure compliance with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements

• Lead and mentor junior buyers, providing guidance and support to develop their skills and expertise


CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience in a senior buying or category management role within a retail environment

• Strong negotiation skills with a track record of securing favourable terms and driving cost savings

• Excellent understanding of the retail market, consumer trends, and the competitive landscape

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels

• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Proficiency in relevant software, including Excel and procurement systems


HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

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Here at Hays, we are recruiting an Inventory and Supply Analyst to join a large FMCG client based in East Leeds on a 9 month fixed-term basis. This role is for someone who is highly motivated by analysing data and has experience working in a similar environment. This role is paying £35,000 per annum along with some great company benefits.
This role will involve being a key player within the business, managing relationships with the organisation's Third-Party Logistics (3PL) provider to ensure adequate stock cover for the department's products across the whole of the UK.
Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Managing all aspects of stock management, including administration and analysis.
• Collaborating and liaising with 3PLs on stock management and developing solutions to any problems that arise.
• Working with other departments on cross collaborative projects.
• Provide cover and support for the administrator and support the manager when it is required.
• Involvement in the cost review process.

Experience and qualifications required for the role:

• 2 years of experience working with a 3PL, and within an inventory role.
• Experience working in a FMCG environment would be advantageous.
• Highly proficient with MS Excel (e.g. VLookups, XLookups, and Pivot tables).
• Prior experience to working with SAP would be beneficial.
• You will need to be highly analytical with a strong attention to detail.
• Highly organised with a structured approach to work.

This role would be a great fit for someone who is highly analytical and a strong communicator with a track record of relationship building, specifically with 3PLs. This is a great opportunity for someone who is proactive with a willingness to learn and develop their skills further and looking to join a collaborative and supportive team.
If this role sounds of interest, please click 'apply'!

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An opportunity has become available for a candidate with transferrable skills looking to expand on their skills or a recent Graduate with at least 12 months industry experience to work with our client who is a subsidiary of a major pharmaceutical brand.
About you - 


Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment
Experience with SAP or similar ERP
Experience in supply chain and inventory management
Team player
Intermediate Excel skills

About the role -  Reporting to the  Supply Chain Manager you will be responsible for but not limited to;


Maintain level of materials in production
Inventory management
Labelling and placing materials and supplies in stock, recording location of inventory
Documenting and recording stock levels leading stocktake
Ensure inventory is managed, put away and disposed of accordingly
Picking packing, labelling
ERP system transfers and movement of inventory

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Your new company
You will be working for a leading engineering consultancy firm with a clear mission to support sustainable development across the globe. With over 17,000 employees across 140 countries, this business is a major player in driving the world towards a sustainable future.
Your new role
You will be working as a Global Procurement Systems Manager, helping the organisation as they kickstart their journey to uniting their global procurement and finance functions. As a system expert, you will be responsible for ensuring the Jaggaer system is used to its full effect by a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders. This will involve providing training to key users and acting as second line support for any complex issues to do with configuration or use of the Jaggaer system. You will be supporting the roll-out of Jaggaer as they continue to implement the system across global territories. You will also lead the relationship between the business and the P2P provider, ensuring the business needs are met, and vendor relations remain at a high level.
What you'll need to succeed
You will need to have extensive knowledge of the Jaggaer P2P system and should be incredibly comfortable with its entire supplier management and contract lifecycle management capabilities. You should be a strong and effective communicator who is able to effectively manage a wide variety of stakeholders at all levels. An ability to configure and change the Jaggaer system to suit the needs of the procurement function is vital as they continue to roll this software out across the organisation. The ability to work independently and effectively manage your own workload is vital for this role.

What you'll get in return
You will receive a competitive base salary, dependent upon your experience and suitability for the role. You will work from home 2/3 days a week dependent upon business needs. A competitive enhanced pension scheme along with a discretionary bonus will also come as standard for this role.


What you need to do now
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What skills and experience we're looking for

Cluster Procurement Manager Job Description

Job Title: Cluster Procurement Manager

Directly

Reporting to: Senior Executive Business Manager (SEBM)

Indirectly

Reporting to: United Learning Head of Procurement

Responsible for: None

Overall Job Purpose:

As the Cluster Procurement Manager for the West London Cluster, the post-holder will be an integral part of the cluster team assisting with the leadership and management of procurement and providing extensive day to day support to Academy-based staff on procurement and resource matters.

Key responsibilities:

• Key activities will include leading negotiations with suppliers, supplier management, contract development, competitive tendering, market research, spend analysis benchmarking, and contract management.

• The identification and prioritisation of opportunities for savings on all spend categories including aggregating demand across the cluster of schools.

• Ensuring all procurement processes undertaken are compliant with Public Contract Regulations 2015, all relevant legislation, and policies.

• Maintaining the contracts register and contracts database, ensuring that the contracts data informs the overall annual procurement strategy.

• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to build relationships, understand customer needs, maintain a procurement pipeline requirements/tendering exercises and develop sourcing strategies, exploiting opportunities for collaboration within the cluster.

• Contract manage suppliers within your cluster of schools which includes:

• Review of delivery against contracts and addressing any underperformance by suppliers. Develop and implementing tools to enable effective monitoring.

• To manage the suppliers and develop good relations with key suppliers based on mutual trust, confidence and cooperation in order to deliver effective supply chain solutions.

• Negotiate contracts for goods and services to agree improved terms and conditions with suppliers to enable effective trading, operations and customer/supplier relations.

• Reporting on contractual and procurement performance to colleagues via KPI’s, including savings, benefits, cost avoidance, risk mitigation.

• Managing contract documentation (including variations), keeping accurate records of all contractual obligations.

• Provide professional procurement advice and support schools, ensuring all statutory and regulatory obligations are met and the procurement regulations are strictly applied.

• Work within United Learning’s Procurement Policy and Strategy

• Analyse cluster spend data to determine the categories of spend that require market engagement to deliver cost reductions and savings.

• Identify different procurement options available to the cluster and evaluate the options, including the use of Framework Agreements.

• Provide procurement advice to the cluster.

• Manage the e-procurement portal, using it effectively to manage procurements and contracts.

• Early Market Engagement with suppliers in support of the procurement activity and tender processes.

• Undertake competitive quotes.

• Undertake competitive tenders.

• Undertake PCR 2015 compliant tenders, including keeping up to date with new procurement guidance and regulations.

• Create lessons learned from Procurements to support the delivery of continuous improvement of the procurement function.

• Produce contract documents on completion of the competitive procurement process.

• Attend meetings with suppliers.

Other

• To support the cluster academies by training for and carrying out first aid duties as needed

• To support the school day and students by carrying out lunch duties as required (a lunch break will still be provided)

The job covers multi sites, it is therefore key that the Cluster Procurement Manager can work in a ‘stand-alone’ capacity, with excellent organisational and time management skills. Travel between the schools is required to meet the needs of the role.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and the successful candidate is expected to be flexible and proactive in meeting the needs of each Academy and willingly undertake any further duties required that are commensurate with the role.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and the post holder must be committed to safeguarding the welfare of children.

What the school offers its staff

REWARDS AND BENEFITS

§ 26 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays

§ Competitive salary

§ At least eight INSET days per year

§ Enhanced contributory local government pension scheme

§ Enhanced occupational sick pay, protecting you and your family

§ Competitive and enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits

§ Over 250 employee exclusive benefits through our partners Perkbox, including access to wellbeing resources, discounted cinema tickets, holidays and gym memberships, car leasing and Cycle2work schemes

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Inventory Coordinator
Apply now Job no: Work type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Sydney Categories: Logistics/Procurement

Your Impact
We have an exciting opportunity for an Inventory Coordinator within our team at Prospect . In this position, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy of finished goods warehouse inventory across our site. Your expertise will be crucial in managing inventory control, resolving complex stock issues, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to leverage your inventory management skills in an organization that values operational excellence, personal development, and a collaborative team environment.




Please note: While this is a full-time position encompassing 40 hours per week, flexibility in working hours is required to accommodate varying demands throughout the year.




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Morgan Hunt are currently recruiting for Director of Finance and Procurement in Birmingham on a permanent basis with a major Membership and Regulatory organisation. This Finance and Procurement Director role is paying up to £95,000 per annum.

The Finance and Procurement Director will be leading on the organisation's financial performance, financial strategy an ensure the development of the Finance and Procurement team.

Main Responsibilities of the Director of Finance and Procurement:

• Develop and enforce financial policies to guide decision-making, manage reserves, and ensure the organisations long-term stability. Provide financial advice during business planning and budgeting and liaise with auditors and advisors.
• Lead the creation of annual budgets and forecasts aligned with strategic goals. Ensure accurate financial management and reporting, including the production of management accounts, compliance with accounting standards, and effective cash flow management.
• Oversee all accounting systems, payrolls, and statutory reporting, including tax, VAT, and compliance with regulatory standards. Ensure timely production of statutory annual accounts.
• Direct the Finance team, set clear performance goals, and ensure compliance with policies, including data protection and health & safety.
• Work closely with other departments, attend Council meetings, and lead financial projects. Deputise for the Director when needed.

Person Specification of the Director of Finance and Procurement:

• Fully qualified ACCA or CIMA
• Demonstrable experience within Senior Management
• Experience developing staff at all levels with their professional development
• Ability to think strategically while maintaining attention to detail to ensure operational excellence in Finance.
• Formulate and communicate a vision for Finance aligned with the organisation's overall strategy.
• Effectively guide, motivate, and engage both staff and stakeholders to achieve business objectives.
• Confidently interact with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain high standards in current services while implementing necessary changes for future success.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, clearly articulating strategies and objectives.
• Demonstrated dedication to promoting equality and diversity.

Benefits and Package

• Up to £95,000
• Hybrid and flexible working hours with occasional travel to London
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Generous maternity, adoption, paternity and parental leave packages
• Great pension
• Numerous job specific benefits

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

INTERIM PROCUREMENT MANAGER

We are looking to recruit an experienced Procurement Manager for a leading company in the field of highway electrical assets maintenance and installation & construction. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the procurement process, ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials, equipment, and services necessary for the projects. Additionally, the candidate must have experience in team leadership and category management.

ROLE: Procurement Manager
LOCATION: Remote with occasional travel to Birmingham for team meetings
SALARY: £50,000 per annum
JOB TYPE: Contract: 6 months with extension likely
HOURS: Full time, Monday to Friday
IR35: Outside of IR35

THE ROLE:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with company objectives and project requirements.
• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery, and service.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating contracts and terms of agreement.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve any issues or discrepancies.
• Prepare, review, and manage contracts, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels, ensuring optimal stock levels.
• Develop and manage procurement budgets, ensuring adherence to financial targets.
• Track and report on procurement expenditures, identifying areas for cost reduction.
• Manage team performance, providing regular feedback and conducting performance appraisals.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE:

• Professional certification (e.g., CIPS) is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, with a focus on construction or utilities.
• Strong understanding of procurement principles, practices, and regulations.
• Proven experience in team leadership and development.
• Expertise in category management and strategic sourcing.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Application by CV or call Paloma Lopez at Carbon60 on 07360 514 822.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page. The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Are you dynamic and looking to start your Procurement and supply chain career, supporting clinical and nursing colleagues in a fast pace, critical service? Are you a positive, helpful and proactive individual who could be a crucial link between our clinical wards and departments and the Procurement & Supply Chain Team?

We are seeking highly motivated team player, who is conscientious, positive and calm individual, who can work under pressure in a challenging environment.

The Inventory Control Officer role, reporting to the Supply Chain Manger, will be responsible for overseeing the ordering, distribution and storage of goods, throughout Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will ensure all clinical and non-clinical goods are in place ready for clinical need.

Over the past 2 years, the Procurement & Supply chain Department at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has undergone a substantial redesign of its function, providing a modern, patient centric, customer focused service.

Become part of #oneteam who are focused on supporting our clinical and nursing colleagues, to provide an efficient safe service to our patients.

*Please note that this role does not qualify for Tier 2 sponsorship. Applicants must have the existing right to work in the UK*

The post holder will receive, check, receipt, distribute, order, and provide inventory control, whilst maintaining appropriate stock levels. They will support the supply chain and inventory redesign programme across the hospital.

To support the Supply Chain Manager to deliver and manage the supply of medical, non-medical consumables and PPE to end user departments across Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Community sites.

The post holder will be proactive, pragmatic and customer focused. In turn, the post holder will be fully supported and encouraged to develop their own thoughts and ideas to improve the service.

Alongside the day-today duties of the role, the post holders will support the the Inventory Management Solution (IMS) as part of the overall NHS Scan4Safety Programme (www.scan4safety.nhs.uk)

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.


This advert closes on Wednesday 14 Aug 2024

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We have a very exciting opportunity for an experienced Inventory Controller at our client in Poole, this is a forward thinking and innovative company looking to expand their team due to year on year growth.
This is a permanent opportunity, offering an immediate start and pay rate of £12ph this company truly believe in culture and ensuring they have a healthy and welcoming environment so are looking for a like minded people to join their leadership teams.

Benefits for the successful Inventory Controller:

- Company events and yearly company holiday
- A supportive team
- Benefits package tailored to your role
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Company pension

For the successful candidate as Inventory Controller your duties will include:

- Ensuring the stock is correct
- Making sure stock is packaged correctly
- Completing and updating paperwork through the process
- Quality Checking Gooods in and Dispatch

To be successful in the Inventory Controller role you must:

- Previous experience completing quality control of products is benefical not essential
- Have good attention to detail
- Previous experience within a Production or stock environment
- Excellent written and spoken English

This will be working a day shift, Monday to Friday, paying £12ph.

Are you interested in this role as a Quality Controller? Please get in touch with Chelsea at Holt Engineering for more information apply NOW.

In line with the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK As part of the recruitment process, you will be asked to provide documented evidence of eligibility please make sure you have this updated.

Service Care Legal are recruiting on behalf of a London Borough Council who are seeking a Principal Contracts & Procurement Lawyer to join their team ona contract basis. Pease find below further details with regards to this role.

ROLE: Principal Contracts & Procurement Lawyer
LOCATION: North London / hybrid
RATE: £60.00 to £72.00 per hour
CONTRACT: Initial 6 months with scope for extension

Please note that this would be hybrid working.

The Role

• To manage a caseload of complex contracts and procurement work
• To be involved at a high level in advising on strategic, corporate and governance matters
• Management of the Contracts and Procurement Team (6 team members) and attend the legal services Extended Management Team

The Person

• A qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister with a minimum of 5 years' PQE
• Previous working experience within a local authority legal department would be essential
• Management of staff within a legal services team would also be a requirement

The Benefits

• Weekly payroll
• Flexible working arrangements

If this sounds like an opportunity of interest, please contact Lloyd Stanley on 01772 208969 , or email Lloyd.stanley@servicecare.org.uk. We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.

Your new company
You will be working for a leading International Professional Services Firm with over 30 offices globally, aiming to outshine competitors in their market.
Your new role

You will be working as a Procurement Analyst, providing support to the Procurement team and wider stakeholders. Key responsibilities include: spend analysis, opportunity analysis, supplier / market analysis, preparation of business cases and tender analysis. You will be supporting the management and maintenance of the procurement systems, crunching numbers and also tackling procurement and administrative tasks where required. The majority of the role will include researching and analysing within the procurement space, supporting procurement operations with regular reports to the procurement team and stakeholders.

What you'll need to succeed

You will need to be highly analytical and numerate, providing timely and accurate information in a clear and concise manner. You will also need to be very organised and able to prioritise between competing tasks and projects, capable of working under pressure and direction whilst using discretion to determine when to escalate issues. They are looking for someone that takes accountability for their work and responds positively to change, recognising the opportunities change brings to improve standards.

What you'll get in return

You will be entitled to a competitive salary that will vary dependent on your experience in relation to the role. You will also be supported with a truly flexible working arrangement allowing you to achieve the work/life balance that works for you. You'll meet a plethora of resilient people that will be a great addition to your network.

What you need to do now
Please reply with an up-to-date CV for me to review, and we can schedule a call if relevant.

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Job Title : Principal Lawyer - Contracts & Procurement
Job Category : Legal
Location : ALEXANDRA HOUSE, London Borough of Haringey
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £60.00

The Role:
We are looking for an experienced Principal Lawyer – Contracts and Procurement, to join our Lexcel Accredited Legal Service. The successful candidate will be a Solicitor, Barrister or Filex with excellent knowledge and demonstrable experience of complex contracts and procurement matters, preferably in a local government setting. You will report to the relevant Head of Legal and work closely with colleagues and clients to deliver excellent services.
Responsibilities:
Carry a caseload advising on all aspects of complex contracts and procurement work, be involved at a high level in advising on strategic, corporate and governance matters, management of the Contracts and Procurement Team ( 6 team members) and attend the legal services Extended Management Team.

Indicative Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
▪ Deep and detailed knowledge of principles and practices gained through extensive experience and development in a specific field.
▪ Degree level or equivalent qualification plus relevant experience.
▪ Membership of appropriate professional body by examination e.g., CIPFA, RICS or evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
▪ Excellent communication skills.
▪ Ability to work with high level internal and external stakeholders.
▪ Ability to manage complex service delivery within a challenging and political environment.
▪ Understands the commercial context of the service they provide.
▪ Ability to exercise initiative and good judgement in delivering service and Council aims and objectives.