Overview
We have big goals over the next few years. We are going to be fighting for mental health in a way we never have before. Together we'll be working to make sure everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets the support and respect they deserve.
Team information
Working within the Data Protection, Internal Audit, and Compliance team, this role will be pivotal in supporting the delivery of our strategic aims and ensuring our projects are safe, legal, and compliant. We are here to make sure we can demonstrate the highest quality standards to our supporters, beneficiaries, donors, regulators, and other stakeholders.
The Procurement Manager will lead on overseeing and managing procurement activities across national Mind. This is a wide-ranging role requiring excellent communication and negotiation abilities to facilitate support all teams across Mind.
Key duties and responsibilities
* Establish a robust procurement strategy and identify opportunities to streamline procurement processes, improve efficiency, and enhance value.
* Develop and manage end-to-end procurement against agreed procurement pipelines and policy.
* Prepare and manage the tender documents for competitive processes and determine the best procurement route for given requirements.
* Manage suppliers, negotiate contracts, and maintain relationships with stakeholders to ensure optimal efficacy and value.
* Conduct financial cost and regulatory analysis of tender responses and support additional ad hoc evaluations.
* Support the organisation in planning and mobilising new contracts as well as monitoring performance of existing contracts.
* Monitor procurement compliance by conducting audits of procurement activity against policies and procedures in conjunction with the Internal Audit manager or as required.
* Produce regular and ad hoc progress reports, provide recommendations, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
* Support stakeholders to identify key cost drivers for their requirements and help develop the most appropriate models to access the supply markets.
* Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with the procurement process, including ethical, compliant, and sustainable sourcing practices.
* Undertake any and all other reasonable and related tasks associated with this role.
Mind's equity statement
Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Please refer to the Job Description while completing your application as candidates will be shortlisted based on how closely they match the criteria in the personal specification.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries
* Mental Health Care
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