Public Sector Procurement Specialist

Public Sector Procurement Specialist Boutique Consultancy Firm Offering Expertise in Legal Services Procurement to the Public Sector Location – Central London, One day per week on-siteSalary – £55k Annual SalaryContact – Rikard, [email protected] Overview: A leading Legal Services Consultancy is seeking a skilled Procurement Officer with specialized knowledge of public sector procurement frameworks to join its growing team in London. This role involves managing the re-procurement of legal services frameworks and providing expert guidance on procurement activities to its clients within the public sector.With the upcoming changes to Public Procurement regulations, the person who takes on this position must be well-read on the Procurement Act 2023 which is due to come into effect in October 2024, and have a good understanding of light touch procurement.This Legal Services Consultancy is expecting a major increase in projects with a healthy pipeline of new business lined up for Q4 2024 and Q1 2025 and is looking to hire a legal services procurement expert to support this increase in business and provide expertise in legal services procurement.Key Responsibilities:Lead the re-procurement of existing public sector legal services frameworks, ensuring compliance with the latest Procurement Act 2023 and Procurement Regulations 2024.Drafting of procurement documentation such as specification documents, notices, advertisements, explanatory materials, SQ, ITT, pricing schedules, quality questions, scoring matrices, and contract documentsOffer guidance on potential challenges and support the execution of frameworks, including the management of Access Agreements, Framework Agreements, and Award administration.Provide ad-hoc procurement advice and guidance to clients as needed.Skills and Competencies Required:In-depth understanding of the Procurement Act 2023, Procurement Regulations 2024, and "Light touch services" procurement processes.Proven experience working within public sector organizations, particularly in managing professional services or legal services contract frameworks.Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of liaising with colleagues at all levels.Meticulous attention to detail, with exceptional accuracy and organizational skills.If you have a passion for procurement within the public sector and possess the expertise required for this dynamic role, we encourage you to apply. Send in your latest CV via the Apply button above or send it directly to Rikard at [email protected]