PROCUREMENT MANAGER
Our local authority client is looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to join their Contracts and Procurement Service. Full details below:
PURPOSE
To support the Council's category management approach to procurement ensuring that it procures its goods, services and works in a cost effective and efficient manner through providing commercial expertise and market knowledge.
This role is responsible for developing and implementing sourcing, procurement and contract management strategies, leading on high value complex procurement projects, providing procurement expertise throughout the commissioning framework, negotiating with and developing third party providers.
To provide the strategic leadership on the performance management of a portfolio of allocated contracts, including managing change and service development / improvement.
To ensure quality and value for money at all times. To ensure the service complies with relevant legislation, regulations and policies.
PERSON SPECIFICATION/SELECTION CRITERIA
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Experience of developing and successfully delivering sourcing, procurement and / or contract management strategies; realising cashable savings.
Delivering projects on time and to budget using a structured methodology e.g. PRinCE2
Significant experience of the range of public procurement procedures including Competitive Dialogue.
Relevant experience as a professional expert in a large complex organisation with expert knowledge in the specialist field.
Substantial relevant experience in contract/performance monitoring/management of service related contracts
Please apply below.