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Recruitment Manager & Matrix Recruitment Business Partner
Swindon, Newport, or Stockton-on-Tees – flexible and hybrid working options
Band E - £41,380
It’s an exciting time to join UKSBS as we transform our business to be the leading UK public sector business service provider. We aim to become a very different organisation over the next few years as we move to a modern multi-platform, digitally enabled organisation.
We now have an opening for an experienced Procurement Manager to join the team. Within this team, you will find yourself buying anything from commodity items through to contracts relating to Space, Energy and Carbon Net Zero, Consultancy, IT services and goods to name a few, but no two days are the same. Every day, we support world renowned scientists and researchers, policy makers and agencies that help to keep the UK at the forefront of global science, innovation and business
Responsibilities
* Provide support in the development and management of the end-to-end below and above threshold tendering process.
* Ensure procurements adhere to Government regulations regarding the advertising and publishing of opportunities.
* Ensure that the defined best practice procurement processes and policies are followed to deliver maximum use of e-Procurement Systems and processes
* Work with stakeholders/project teams to develop service specifications and appropriate contractual terms in preparation for tender processes.
* Ensure that audit trails are created, governance and due diligence are embedded, and value for money analysis undertaken
* Support the Head of Procurement with any ad-hoc strategic activities
* Build and lead a culture within the team that encourages accountability, consistent ways of working, and good customer service, ensuring alignment with business objectives and service excellence.
* Support driving the implementation of best practices into Procurement operations and service transformation
Qualifications
* A proven background of managing and running medium to high value complex procurement projects (non- category managed spend) from initial customer engagement through to selection and award of contract.
* Previous procurement experience with a good understanding of Government regulations, best practice procurement processes and policies
* Demonstratable experience in advanced purchasing techniques (e.g. above threshold) and purchasing platforms e.g. Jaggaer eSourcing Platform
* Knowledge and experience of procurement processes in the Public Sector
* People management skills, including coaching and mentoring.
* Stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
* Ideally a member of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS)
As an inclusive and Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from a diverse range of communities.
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.
For additional information, to discuss reasonable adjustments, or if you’d like a confidential discussion please contact our recruitment specialists.
UKSBS does not hold a Home Office Sponsor Licence under the UK Immigration System, therefore applicants must have eligibility to live and work in the UK at application stage.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Purchasing
Industries
* Government Administration
We are UKSBS. We are creating a place where people love to work, a culture where we lead, we change, we deliver and we empower our people to be curious, take action and add value.
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