Job Description
About the role
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We’re looking for a Procurement Manager to lead high-value, complex procurement activity and support the development of category management strategies across the organisation. You will act as a trusted commercial advisor, ensuring compliance with procurement legislation, delivering value-for-money outcomes, and building strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.
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This is a key role within our Procurement function, supporting strategic sourcing, market engagement, risk management and contract delivery. You will play a vital part in strengthening our procurement capability and driving best practice across the Group.
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What you’ll do:
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1. Lead and manage high-value (above-threshold) procurement projects in line with agreed category and procurement strategies, overseeing market engagement, option appraisals, evaluations, negotiations and contract execution.
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2. Support Procurement Business Partners with the development and implementation of category strategies, ensuring alignment with business objectives, legislation and best practice.
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3. Provide expert advice, challenge and guidance on Procurement Policy, the Public Contracts Regulations and all relevant legislation to ensure compliance across the Group.
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4. Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders at all levels, ...