CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

• Provide assurance that contracts are managed efficiently and effectively;
• Advise Business owners on the monitoring of supplier performance;
• Monitor contracts’ lengths to ensure that exit strategies are put in place and that retenders are commenced in a timely fashion;
• Prepare and execute IOPC contracts ensuring compliance with government frameworks contractual requirements are adhered to.
• Negotiate contractual terms and conditions with all potential suppliers prior to finalising and signing contracts;
• Work collaboratively across the IOPC to deliver set objectives and promote influence of the procurement team;
• Commission legal advice as required
• Implement realistic, cost effective, and challenging plans for the provision and development of procurement services to meet IOPC needs, ensuring maximum value for money is achieved.
• Support to Head of Procurement and managers across the IOPC on procurement activity and drive understanding of procurement rules and best practice through the provision of training, information and advice;
• Provide support and advice to staff across the IOPC on our contractual terms and conditions and also our contractual obligations on government framework contracts;
• Ensure that up to date advice and guidance about procurement is available on the IOPC Hub.
• Develop and maintain strong and productive relationships with the Home Office Commercial Directorate and other government bodies.
  Please refer to the Job Description for full role responsibilities.
  The Ideal Candidate

BE YOURSELF:

The IOPC is committed to promoting equality and valuing diversity in everything we do. Our vision is to be, and to be seen as, a leader in inclusive employment and services, demonstrating this ethos in everything that we do.

• As a silver standard Stonewall employer, we continue to commit to being an LGBTQ+ employer through the work of our Pride LGBTQ+ Staff Network, creating welcoming environments for lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer people.
• We are pleased to share that we are a signatory of the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. The Charter is composed of five calls to action for leaders and organisations across all sectors.
• Being a Disability Confident employer, the IOPC is dedicating to removing the barriers for disabled people to thrive in the workplace.
• Our Staff Networks are constantly working to make the IOPC the leaders of inclusive employment, from our Allyship Programme to Welsh Language Standards and our Know the Line Policy, we are constantly seeking new ways to create an environment for all to develop and thrive.

Package Description

At application stage, we’ll assess your Experience and the following Behaviour at Senior Executive Officer (SEO) level:

• Communicating and Influencin

You will be a procurement subject matter expert maintaining an up to date knowledge of government and statutory procurement regulations
You will be responsible for; advising managers to procure goods and services in accordance with government rules and requirements.
You will advise and support internal stakeholders to manage and maximise supplier performance, ensuring internal controls are followed so that maximum operational performance and value for money are achieved.
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At application stage, we’ll assess your Experience and the following Behaviour at Senior Executive Officer (SEO) level:

• Communicating and Influencing

If you are shortlisted for interview, we will provide further information regarding what will be assessed.
Main Responsibilities