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• SouthamptonSO
• Posted 14th Mar 2010
• Posted by: Elan - Bristol
• Salary: GBP per hour
• Job Type: Contract
• Reference: 2249487
• This job has been viewed 305 times since it was posted.

Job Description

Contract Support Officer - Procurement - Public Sector We are seeking a Contract Support Officer for a long term contract with our public sector client. Experience and achievements * Significant experience of contracting or procurement in a care environment, particularly care management with vulnerable adults * Experience of issues relating to Social Care Market, particularly services provided by private and voluntary sectors * Records of achievement in sourcing and purchasing appropriate and cost effective care provision * Good track record of innovation and service development * Leadership of or substantial contribution to projects within a multi-disciplinary setting with successful completion of objectives, preparation and presentation of written reports. * Good working knowledge of appropriate legislation * Knowledge of Adult Services strategies, specifically the (Care group/Departmental Strategy eg Valuing People Agenda) * Working knowledge of the NHS and Community Care Act Skills/Competencies * Ability to prepare, analyse and compare costs and benefits, using Departmental procurement tools * Ability to communicate clearly, confidently and effectively both orally and in writing with people through the organisation and externally * Ability to demonstrate highly effective negotiation skills * Provide leadership and achieve desired results through sensitivity, influence and diplomacy. * Ability to manage change and conflict. * Ability to analyse and organise complex information and discuss or present these (verbally or in writing) in a clear and well argued manner * Ability to write clear and reasoned reports and present them effectively * Ability to use IT, especially SWIFT, SAP, spreadsheets and databases * Prioritise objectives and tasks, organise workloads within the time available. * Determine types of personal activity which are most effective in achieving results * Ability to demonstrate decision making, problem solving and innovation skills