Contract to start ASAP until 03-02-27 with a possible extension.

Job Purpose

The Procurement & Contract Manager is responsible for leading and managing procurement activities and contract management across the Royal Borough of Kingston, ensuring compliance with UK public procurement legislation, council policies, and best practice.

The role will deliver value for money, support strategic commissioning objectives, manage supplier performance, and provide expert procurement advice to internal stakeholders throughout the procurement lifecycle.

Essential criteria

Knowledge and experience of Local Authority Procurement , including reporting to Committee on award of contract

Track record of successful contract management with a range of existing suppliers

Subject matter expert in tenanted fixed service charges including formerly sheltered housing schemes, able to calculate and forecast future expenditure in line with best practice.

Able to estimate service charges for new build schemes within and outside of the HRA

Able to build rapport and respond to Member Enquiries and first stage complaints from residents.

Knowledge of health & safety relating to contracts

Able to work at pace on a range of priorities to fulfill requirements.

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RQ1755610-07-26