Commissioning and Procurement Officer

Commissioning and Procurement Officer

Ref:

RES168

Full time

£33,782 - £37,890 per annum

Commissioning and Procurement

Based in the Collaborative and Sourcing Team

We are seeking to recruit a committed and creative individual to join the Commissioning and Procurement Team within the Resources Directorate.

The successful candidate will be committed to raising the quality of services commissioned in Newcastle and the experience of these services for the City’s residents. Be able to lead or contribute to large scale collaborative commissioning and procurement exercises with councils or other public sector partners to achieve better outcomes for the North East region.

A high standard of written communication skills is essential along with a demonstrable knowledge and understanding of commissioning, quality and performance assessment principles, including the role of monitoring, procurement approaches and outcomes-based commissioning. You will be expected to demonstrate commercial procurement acumen across dedicated category areas of spend.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team which is focussed on improving services delivered to the residents of Newcastle and across the North East region.

For an informal discussion please contact Rhonda Eagle, Commissioner: Collaboration, on 0191 2114949

Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form.

Closing date: 1 December 2020

Interviews will take place virtually via Microsoft Teams on Thursday 10 December 2020. If anyone has concerns with this, please raise on your application form.

Permanent

Closing date:

1 December 2020