Kiran M.
Procurement and Contracts Officer @Devon County Council
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WORK HISTORY
Procurement and Contracts Officer @Devon County Council
Exeter, GB
Lead high-value procurement projects, ensuring compliance with contract terms, legal frameworks, and governance standards throughout the project lifecycle.• Negotiate contracts and manage their full lifecycle, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulations.• Develop procurement documentation, including specifications, terms, and conditions, aligned with procurement strategies. • Collaborate with stakeholders to drive innovative procurement solutions and ensure successful service delivery.• Implement performance management frameworks to ensure services meet quality standards and benchmarks.• Oversee tendering processes, designing evaluation matrices and ensuring compliance with procurement strategies and the Procurement Act 2023.• Evaluate and award contracts based on financial viability, quality, and health and safety standards.• Monitor contract performance, managing breaches and addressing service quality issues with suppliers.• Maintain strong supplier relationships, ensuring effective communication and driving continuous service improvement.• Coordinate supplier forums and meetings, ensuring regular assessments of service quality and effective communication.• Generate performance reports, identify risks, and provide recommendations for mitigation to senior management.• Utilise e-procurement systems to ensure data accuracy, system integrity, and compliance with procurement processes.• Contribute to category management, applying economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in procurement practices.
EDUCATION
Coventry University
Msc , Engineering Management
Visvesvaraya Technological University
Bachelor's degree, Electronics and Communication Engineering
ABOUT KIRAN M.
As a Procurement and Contracts Officer with experience in managing the procurement of indirect goods and services. Currently, at Devon County Council, I lead contract negotiations, develop sourcing strategies, and ensure compliance with Procurement Act 2023 (PA2023). My role also involves maintaining strong supplier relationships, monitoring performance, and streamlining procurement processes using advanced e-tendering platforms.With a solid foundation as a Graduate Procurement Officer, I focus on quality, cost-efficiency, transparency, and ensuring the procurement lifecycle aligns with organisational goals and stakeholder expectations. I am passionate about continuous improvement and achieving the best value for my organisation while upholding the principles of fairness and equal treatment.
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