We are looking for a suitably experienced commissioning and procurement professional for temporary local authority contract based in Newcastle upon Tyne, with potential to lead to a permanent contract.

The main purpose of the role is to assist Commissioners with the coordination of Commissioning and Procurement activity to help secure social value and where appropriate improve outcomes for Newcastle residents.

You will need to meet the below criteria to be eligible and there is potential for this to lead to a permanent contract for the right candidate.

• Have or working towards a Chartered Institute of Purchasing Supply (CIPS) qualification
• Broad understanding of commissioning practice in the following areas: Trading  (which covers such areas as Building Construction, Facilities Management, Landscaping) or Resources (which covers areas such as ICT/Telecoms, Catering, Marketing, Print & Design)
• Extensive Commissioning and/or Procurement experience in relation to one or more of the above areas
• Able to work positively and cooperatively within a diverse team and build effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders
• Ability to manage a varied workload and deal with competing priorities
• Demonstrate a sound understanding of the EU Public Contracts Regulations and is able to apply this knowledge to relevant Public Sector procurement
• Understanding of quality and performance assessment methodologies and the ability to apply these in practice to drive quality improvement
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Effective problem solving skills
• Experience of actively contributing to commissioning and procurement development and implementation work:

Working with Blu tech you will receive weekly pay, will accrue paid annual leave hours, be provided access to free update training where appropriate, with certificates provided, and be given a named consultant as your main point of contact.

BluTech Consulting Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employment Agency. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.