Overview
Value Match are looking to appoint a Southern based Procurement Manager/Specialist to join their growing procurement team on a permanent basis. This role will offer hybrid working (with a requirement to be on site with clients 2-3 days a week or when required), with a salary of £40-45K (depending on experience).
We are looking for a driven individual who can support the delivery of our procurement solutions and build effective relationships with both customers and suppliers. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to grow their career in public sector procurement and work across a variety of categories and projects. You will join an existing procurement team that has a strong focus on ethical and sustainable supply to provide the most effective solutions to our range of customers within the education sector.
Responsibilities
* Manage the end-to-end procurement process on behalf of the customer.
* Work with the wider procurement team to deliver solutions which meet the needs of the customer.
* Build supplier relationships and guide them through the supplier onboarding process.
* Engage with suppliers regularly to understand their service offering and ensure alignment with customer requirements.
Requirements / Qualifications
* At least 5 years of procurement experience, ideally in the public sector.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise and communicate articulately.
* CIPS qualified or equivalent experience.
* Strong commercial awareness with the ability to develop and build effective solutions.
* Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to identify solutions to support customers.
* Understanding of Social Value including how to embed through procurement to achieve objectives.
* Knowledge of PCRs and willingness to proactively learn and adopt new legislation/policy notes to improve outcomes and ensure compliance.
* Good appreciation of compliance, sustainability and social values.
* Ability to work at pace with conflicting priorities.
* An understanding of the incoming changes to the procurement regulations would be a distinct advantage.
* Full UK driving licence with own transport is a distinct advantage.
How to apply
To apply for this position, please send your CV to Stu who is Head of Resourcing at Value Match.
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