Senior Procurement Manager

Cedar Recruitment are currently supporting a Public Sector organisation ,with the recruitment of a Generalist Senior Procurement Manager.

The role is Permanent and will require attendance to the London office 2 days per week.

The benefits include but are not limited to: A health cash plan, 27 days annual leave, generous pension contribution and employee discounts.

You will be working within a team of 9 and the role is going to be reporting into the Head of Procurement.

Main Duties:

• Lead on high value, complex tenders across Corporate Services, FM & Estates, ICT amongst other categories.
• Help to manage and deliver the future procurement plan
• Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies to deliver cost savings
• Manage commercial negotiations with suppliers
• Review and draft terms and conditions of contracts and advise others on form of contracts. Managing complex commercial and contractual disputes, breaches, and exit
• Be accountable for developing and managing a current team of 3 and be in charge of recruiting additional staff.
• Help to manage and deliver the future procurement plan
• Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies to deliver cost savings
• Provide guidance and training to internal and external stakeholders

Requirements:

• Experience of managing complex procurement's through routes such open tenders and competitive dialogue
• Working on procurement projects within the public sector (PCR2015)
• Experience of either managing or mentoring procurement teams
• MCIPS Qualification (Desirable)
• Understanding of the New Procurement Act 2023 and it's changes

Should this role sound of interest, then please apply and i will be in touch to discuss the role with you further.