Procurement Manager

We are currently working with a Local Authority who are looking for a permanent Procurement Manager to support their Head of Procurement to deliver a strategic, professional and efficient procurement service.

Procurement Manager

Salary: £47,754 - £51,000 per annum (Market Forces supplement applied)

Hybrid Working Arrangement: 2 days per week onsite in the Midlands

Benefits:

• Local Government Pension Scheme – immediate life insurance cover
• Generous Holiday Allowances
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption Leave
• Access to Health and Wellbeing Support
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounted leisure membership

Responsibilities:

• Support the implementation of the Council’s Corporate Procurement Strategy, ensuring that all procurement activity, within an assigned area of spend, is compliant to internal governance and national legislation
• Manage procurement activity within an assigned area of spend, providing guidance to stakeholders on the most appropriate procurement strategies and advice on complex procurement issues to ensure the service area objectives and corporate outcomes are achieved
• Support the maintenance of the councils contracts register, ensuring that all contract documentation and supporting information is electronically stored within the system
• Develop and implement appropriate procurement strategies, working with key stakeholders to drive efficiencies and optimise value for money throughout the procurement lifecycle
• Proactive involvement in contract negotiations with suppliers, working with contract managers to take an active role in the contract management lifecycle of key contracts within the assigned area of spend
• Ensure appropriate reviews are carried out following contract award to inform future procurement, performance management statistics, monitoring compliance, assessing value for money and ensuring project outcomes achieved
• Ensure consistency with national procurement regulations and directives (as relevant), ensuring training and support is delivered or sign posted to other council officers and senior leaders
• Liaise, communicate, negotiate and consult with senior managers, budget holders and service providers to contribute to the development of an effective procurement business partnering model
• Support corporate / cross-cutting contracts due for reviews; working with key stakeholders to identify areas of risk and opportunities to develop and agree action plans for improvements

Requirements:

• Previous experience in managing the tender processes within local government or similar organisation environment
• Experience of providing procurement and contract management advice within the Public Sector
• Experience of working at a senior level in a procurement role and supervising staff
• In depth knowledge of all current procurement compliance for secure public service operation
• Knowledge of E Procurement and E Purchasing system