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Category Lead/Business Partner (Procurement)

Employer
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Location
Council House, Priory Road
Salary
£43,424 to £46,382 per annum
Closing date
19 Apr 2021
Reference
DUDLEY000005926

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Sector
Local Councils
Job Type
Management, Procurement / Purchasing
Contract Type
Permanent
Working Pattern
Standard
Hours
Full-Time

Job Details


Dudley Council embrace our 6 values which should guide our behaviour and decision making to achieve our vision... we will be one council, building an effective and dynamic organisation. We expect you to embrace these values:

  • Accountable
  • Be determined
  • Have empowerment and respect
  • Strive for excellence
  • Simplicity 
  • Work together

We have two roles for experienced procurement professionals to work closely with different areas of the Council:  Public Realm, Housing and Regeneration and Corporate.  With a track record of working in partnership with services to deliver successful outcomes, you will bring innovation and drive to deliver high results.

More information on the Procurement Improvement Service please click the following link:

www.dudleycounciljobs.org.uk



What you will do:

Build strong and lasting relationships with council Directors and senior officers to ensure that value for money is achieved through savings and social value.

Ensure Procurement supports delivery of the Council’s Corporate objectives in a compliant manner and to the highest possible professional standards.

Support the Head of Procurement in the leadership of the department and developing a modern and resilient, high quality, customer focused procurement service through implementing the Procurement Improvement Programme.

With a focus on defined directorates and categories of spend within the Council, build strong and lasting relationships with Council Directors and senior officers to ensure that value for money is achieved in the form of cashable and non-cashable savings and social value. This covers the whole lifecycle from identifying needs, developing and implementing procurement strategies through to managing contracts.

To lead and manage a team of 2-3 within the Procurement department ensuring the appropriate professional standards are continually delivered, staff development plans are in place and Procurement performance Indicators are achieved.

Contribute to developing and implementing a relevant and robust Procurement Strategy and Policies identifying innovative procurement opportunities.

What you will need to bring to the role:

Qualified to CIPS professional level or have extensive experience in a procurement discipline.

Demonstrable experience of leading significant procurement projects within a Local Government / complex political environment.

Demonstrable Procurement, Category Management and Commercial skills and expertise of delivering improvements and efficiencies.

Experience of identifying and delivering significant savings.

Experience of managing spend analysis and a contract register to identify opportunities.

Experience of leading a range of different complex procurement's including Competitive Dialogues and Negotiated Procedures.



You will also benefit from:

  • A generous Local Government Pension
  • Agile Working – supporting and promoting a positive work/life balance
    Flexible Working – to include Agile Working (dependant on the needs of the service), Flexible Retirement
  • Annual Leave – from 25 days up to 33 days (Plus Bank Holidays and 1 extra Statutory Day) Depending upon Salary and Length of Service
  • Learning & Development / Apprenticeships – A varied offering of in-house and external learning interventions and professional development
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Staff Counselling Service – In-house access for all with a variety of therapeutic approaches to suit the individual needs of each client
  • Wellbeing – a range of activities to enhance and support your wellbeing
  • Occupational Health – a service to support you to stay well at work, both physically and mentally
  • Family Friendly Policies - Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave – Enhanced entitlement above national average
  • Sick Pay – Enhanced entitlement above national average
  • Corporate Gym Membership – across Dudley Borough Leisure Centres


The Recruitment Process:

Shortlisting will be undertaken W/C 19th April 2021

Interviews will be scheduled W/C 26th April 2021 (these will be conducted via MS Teams, you will receive guidance so that you are able to prepare prior to your interview).

For further information on these vacancies contact Paul Norman via paul.norman@dudley.gov.uk for an informal discussion.



Online application forms will only be accepted for this vacancy, online facilities for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough.

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk

If you are experiencing a problem whilst applying for a position, please follow the link below to the WM Jobs Help Page in the first instance; WM Jobs If the WM Jobs Help Page does not resolve your issue then please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk

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About Dudley Council

It’s an incredibly exciting time to work in Dudley Council as we embark on numerous multi-million pound regeneration schemes which will be real game-changers for the borough. In addition to the exciting schemes such as the Midland Metro we also have the ongoing and very serious challenges of ensuring vulnerable people across the borough receive the services they deserve.

At Dudley Council we have a ‘one council’ ethos that builds an effective and dynamic organisation which grows the economy and creates jobs, creating a cleaner and greener place and supports stronger and safer communities.

We are rightly proud to be the historic capital of the Black Country and, working with our partners, Dudley Council is also committed to looking forward and helping to deliver our borough vision of ‘Forge a Future for all’ www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk

We ensure communities influence council decisions and are committed to delivering services in partnership with communities.  We provide flexible and responsive service in partnership and help communities help themselves.

In joining a local authority that serves 320,000 residents you will become an integral part of a council that:

• is ready to embrace change, providing an environment in which you will be encouraged to make your mark

• is aware of its key challenges and the need for a new energy to innovate the council, in order to find cost effective ways of delivering services

• has aligned its political and managerial leadership structures and is committed to protecting, securing and transforming the lives of children, families, the vulnerable and older people

• wants borough residents to have their say through our community forums

• dedicates time to meaningful consultation and listen to the views of our residents

• is working with the community to encourage active involvement of our residents

We want to leave a legacy of a better future for the borough that reflects Dudley borough’s potential and harnesses the ambitions of the people we serve. For more information see our Council Plan www.dudley.gov.uk/council-community/plan-policies-and-strategies/council-plan, Dudley Borough Vision for 2030, Forging a Future for All www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk and key information about the borough and its communities at All about Dudley Borough www.allaboutdudley.info

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01384 811300
Location
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Mary Stevens Park
Stourbridge
West Midlands
DY8 2AA
United Kingdom

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