Responsibilities
Reporting to the Procurement Manager, forming part of the Senior Management Team you will provide specialist procurement and contract management advice and guidance to internal departments to ensure that value for money is achieved and regulations adhered to. In addition, you will have line management responsibilities.
Office Attendance
Office attendance is required minimum 2-days a week for full time staff, this remains flexible, subject to business needs.
Qualifications
We are looking for a talented professional with significant experience who is able to work and advise customers at a senior management level., A member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply or with significant equivalent experience, you will have extensive procurement/contract management experience at senior professional level (including experience in local government). With an understanding of procurement legislation and procedures you will have experience in contract management and line management. You will understand category and project management principles and have knowledge of market research, benchmarking and supplier engagement. With experience in formulating market/project/contract specific sourcing strategies as well as negotiation, you will be able to display influencing skills and professional advice to technical colleagues. A good communication with good IT skills you will be proactive, enthusiastic and a self-motivated team player.
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