Head Of Procurement

Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a Head Of Procurement for our client a government organisation in Portsmouth.The successful post holder will lead and manage the Procurement service, including complex, high value procurement activities, whilst ensuring compliance with legislation, to best practice and legal standards, maximising and maintaining the efficiency and integrity of the procurement process and ensure value for money outcomes.Provide expert guidance and implement procurement strategies that align with the organisation''s corporate plan and objectives. Management and provision of the organisation''s insurance administration function, ensuring all covers are in place and appropriate to ensure the organisation is indemnified against loss whilst providing value for money.This role is a temporary contract initially for 6 months with the possibility to extend. This role is hybrid working.Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to:Manage the Procurement and Insurance services in accordance with the legal requirements, professional standards, local policies and best value requirements.Provide regulatory, legal and corporate governance advice to business units, related to the procurement and insurance process, contract and specification development, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, providing advice where necessary.Manage resources within the team and deal with any training, development, absence, disciplinary and grievance matters.Recruitment of ..... full job details .....