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IMH are currently looking for an enthusiastic Procurement Officer to work on behalf of Leicester City Council.

Job purpose:

To provide decisive and effective leadership to a team of procurement staff in line with the council’s ‘Vision & Values’ and ‘Leadership Qualities’ that enables them to:

* To do their best work resulting in high levels of people and organisational performance.

* Manage the procurement of high value/risk goods, works and/or services to enable service delivery to the council’s customers and to deliver efficiency savings and achieve the council’s strategic procurement objectives’.

Key Responsibilities:

* Involve team/s in creating a shared purpose to help them develop and achieve results.

* Give clear direction and provide effective people and performance management.

* Liaises with clients, and uses market intelligence and management information, to develop and implement procurement strategies.

* Manages a team of procurement staff undertaking a wide range of project processes.

* Develops and maintains relationships with suppliers and internal customers.

Hours & Pay:

* £49,764 - £52,805

* 1-2 days in the office

* Full Time and Permanent

Requirements:

* Local Authority experience

* NVQ or further training in Procurement

* Managerial experience in Procurement and managing a team