Assistant Procurement Manager (Tenders) £46,731 JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the effective and efficient leadership, performance and management of assigned services, staff and budgets to deputise for the Procurement Manager as required. To take specific responsibility for ensuring the requirements of all services are fully understood and articulated at all stages of procurement activity. Undertaking and overseeing tender, quotes and further competitions and ensuring appropriate contract management arrangements are established. This includes ensuring an ongoing knowledge and understanding of factors effecting service design and provision, relevant legislation, local and national policy and the current and emerging supplier/ provider markets. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS To directly manage staff assigned to the Procurement function, ensuring that quality, performance, service and financial objectives are achieved. To lead and participate in all stages of the tender process. To develop and maintain detailed intelligence about suppliers/ providers and maintain good working relationships and to deliver appropriate market support training, development and shaping activity. To work in partnership with all stakeholders to understand business needs and design solutions and contract and supplier management arrangements. To produce and manage a contract register and procurement plan and liaise with client departmen...