This role sits within our clients managed services. They specialise in offering procurement consultancy services to the education sector. They bespoke procurement solutions to suit individual client needs and budgets, from one-off tendering to onsite managed services. They aim is simply to be the best at what they do!
Working with our client you will be responsible for leading the process for procuring contracts for a variety of categories, including facilities, estates, finance, curriculum and ICT and other projects and services.
Reporting to the Procurement Manager you will be responsible for offering a proactive and comprehensive service and advice on all aspects of procurement to all levels of personnel and manage relationships between our client and their diverse range of suppliers.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
General Work:
1. Manage various procurement activities for clients, ensuring effective communication.
2. Conduct research and analysis on client expenditures.
3. Provide detailed procurement reports.
4. Identify and secure savings across multiple spend categories.
5. Maintain updated procurement data for clients.
6. Benchmark and test markets to consider alternative suppliers, recommending changes to achieve savings.
7. Review and suggest improvements for client procurement procedures.
8. Draft procurement policies and procedure notes.
9. Prepare paperw...