About the role
Reporting to the Head of Finance, we are recruiting for two dynamic Senior Business Partners, to join us at this exciting time, as we expand the Contracts and Procurement team at IOSH.
The role will lead on all aspects of contracts & procurement activity to support the business across supply chain and customer contracts. You will support from identify potential suppliers, draft, negotiate, administer and give advice on a wide variety of contracts forms across the portfolio, acting in the best interests of IOSH, ensuring best value for money via contract lift cycle and stakeholder partnering.
You will foster collaborative working relationships cross-functionally with stakeholders from across the organisation, ensuring the contracts and procurement service is responsive to business needs and ensure that the decisions taken are proportionate to identified risk and spend.
You will be a strong, systems driven individual with experience of best practice within a contracts & procurement environment, ready to bring experience and new ideas to this developing function.
What you'll bring
A strong understanding of procurement, supply chain management, commercial contract law and contract management principles is a must, as is a commitment to keeping your knowledge up to date in this ever-evolving field. You will leverage your excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to foster strong collaborations with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally. Your organised and methodical approach to work will enable you to prioritise and meet deadlines whilst maintaining exceptional accuracy and attention to detail. You will be able to work independently and as part of a team.
With proven experience of working in a Procurement and Contracts senior position, you will be highly proficient in working with the Microsoft Office Suite and confident in drafting and reviewing contractual terms and conditions. You will be educated to degree level, working towards or hold CIPS qualifications.
Essential criteria
A member of CIPS to a minimum of Level 4
Experience in a similar role
Experience of leading contract negotiation and rafting the contract documents with both customers and suppliers.
Knowledge and experience of contract management processes for both suppliers and customers.
What's in it for you?
We support our colleagues to bring their best selves to work, so they can deliver exceptional outcomes. We do this by offering a comprehensive benefits package, including:
1. Hybrid working and flexibility to ensure a positive work-life balance
2. 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) increasing with length of service, with the option to buy more
3. Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan covered by IOSH
4. Salary sacrifice pension scheme, minimum of 3% employee contribution whilst IOSH contribute 5%
5. Individual performance related pay scheme
6. Up to five paid volunteering days per year
7. Employee Assistance Programme to support you and your dependent's wellbeing
About us
The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) is the world’s Chartered body for safety and health professionals.
We understand that diversity of thought, culture, perspective, and background is essential to our vision. We believe in creating a personal environment where everyone is treated as they wish to be treated. At IOSH, you can be yourself, no matter who you are.
We are proud to be a disability confident employer, and are committed to offering an interview to disabled applicants who best meet the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.
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How to apply
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