Procurement Manager

Competitive Salary
Hybrid Working

About Our Client

This role is with a respected organisation within the public sector, known for its commitment to excellence in procurement and supply chain management. Operating as a medium-sized entity, they are dedicated to maintaining high standards and compliance in their operations.

Job Description

Effective implementation of procurement best practice to deliver first class procurement services
Managing a range of end to end procurements via Framework Agreements and/or Find A Tender (where applicable)
Manage a portfolio of procurement and contract related activity (inclusive of change control and Notice of Termination)
Identify and deliver cost savings and process efficiencies across the breadth of the Procurement Team's remit including contributing to the implementation of technology solutions to enhance processes
Liaise with internal stakeholders to understand and manage their procurement activities
Liaise with external suppliers for information, quotations, proposals and other such information
Manage the updating and reporting data requirements of the Contracts Database
Design, coordinate and manage the tender process including the development and preparation of tender documents, data capture of register of interest, Q&A and development of evaluation criteria and methodology alongside outcome communication

The Successful Applicant

A successful Procurement Manager should have:

Depth of experience in end to end procurement activities including reviewing applicable terms and conditions
Ability to manage stakeholders expectations whilst maintaining appropriate relationships
Sound knowledge and experience of public sector procurement: premarket, sourcing and contract and supplier management
Good understanding of the professional, legal and regulatory environment that the procurement function operates within
Sound knowledge of PCR15 and PA23