Job Description
As one of the largest organisations within their sector the Procurement Manager will be joining an established procurement team.
The Procurement team have an essential role to play in the success of the organisation through strategic sourcing and their approach to supplier management.
Their Vision:
Be a trusted partner, that enables the business to achieve value for money every time.
The organisation understands the importance of investing in their employees' professional growth. As a Procurement Manager, you'll have access to a structured career progression path within both the organistaion and their parent company. Whether you're looking to enhance your skills, take on greater responsibilities, or pursue leadership positions, this organsation is committed to supporting your career development every step of the way.
About the job:
The role of the Procurement Manager will be to lead on a variety of procurement projects (tenders) across all spend areas, particularly Property and Maintenance, with support from others within the team.
You will report directly a Senior Procurement Manager.
To succeed in this position, you will be an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual with good interpersonal skills who has the ability to work both independently and within a wider multi-functional stakeholder team.
candidates will have experience in following areas:
* Minor/Major Works
* Assets
* Safety
Procurement experience within the Public Sector is but not essential.
Your main responsibilities will be:
* Lead, design and implement effective sourcing strategies to maximise through life value for money of contracts
* Lead and develop competitive tender exercises in a regulated procurement environment (UCR)
* Develop an expert knowledge of the supplier marketplace within assigned categories to ensure credibility with internal stakeholders
* Develop and maintain effective relationships with various stakeholders across the Group
* Support Senior Procurement Managers with complex regulated (UCR) compliant tendering
* Support Supplier Relationship Management activities in driving efficiencies and benefits
* Conducting commercial negotiations for both new requirements and contract renewals.
You’ll need to:
* Be leading on all aspects of tender drafting, issuing and evaluation in property procurement projects
* Have demonstrable experience in post award contract management
* Have great communication skills
* Have excellent organisation skills in terms of time-management and workload
* Be proficient with MS Office, in particular MS Excel and Word
* Proactive in driving projects and reporting updates to all stake holders.
As a minimum you’ll need to have:
* Previous experience in a procurement role
* A basic understanding of contract law
* Proven experience in the development of good relationships with both internal and external senior stakeholders
* Proven demonstrable experience of managing supplier relationships and performance
* Excellent organisational skills
* Excellent analytical and data management skills
About the location:
Base location Swindon/London, flexibility will be considered.
Working Pattern:
Full-time
The Reward:
As well as a great team environment and comprehensive training, all colleagues enjoy a range of benefits including on-going development, defined benefit pension scheme, free rail travel for you and your family, company-sponsored health care plan, discounted shopping and gym membership and an employee assistance programme.
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