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We are seeking a Procurement and Contract Manager to join our fantastic organisation. This role requires strategic planning, effective negotiation skills, and a strong understanding of procurement and contract management within the not-for-profit / public sector
Client Details
Our client is a fantastic organisation in the charity sector. The organisation is dedicated to providing the highest quality services and are striving to make a significant difference in the community they serve.
Description
As a Procurement and Contracts Manager you will provide leadership and pro-active management to deliver quantifiable business benefits (both improved service delivery and financial performance) in the procurement of and contracting for all products and services for use by the business. You will manage key stakeholders and advise on best practice.
- Help lead the development and group wide management of the procurement, supply side tendering and contracting arrangements to deliver the organisation's business objectives
- Support and manage procurement and contract activities (e.g. supplier performance framework including frequency of review and operational and financial key performance indicators and outcome-based metrics)
- Ensure all aspects of tenders and compliance are adhered to for procurement, tendering and contract policies and other external requirements,
- Develop excellent and effective relationships with key stakeholders, external providers and other agencies to ensure operational needs are fully understood and incorporated into the procurement process;
- Work closely with operational and corporate colleagues to ensure contractual terms of new contracts are fully understood;
- Transfer expertise and knowledge as appropriate across the organisation, sharing best practice, capabilities and expertise;
- Act as conduit for all communications with external suppliers during the procurement and supplier management process.
Profile
A successful Contract and Procurement Manager should have:
- Experience in a senior procurement and contract management capacity (ideally 3-5 years) for a medium/large organisation - with a demonstrable record of effectively managing the supplier base and delivering financial savings, within a framework set by senior management.
- Experience of working in partnership with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrable supplier, contract management and tender experience.
- Experience of tendering contracts under EU procurement law or UK equivalent.
- Understanding of contract law relating to procurement and ability to translate into simple language.
- Experience of Budgeting and Re forecasting. Strong commercial experience and be able to lead from the front
- Must have some experience within the public sector, charity or third sector. Ideally, experience of leading procurement and tender management in the Health and Social Care sector ( not essential)
Job Offer
- A competitive salary of £57,000, with fantastic benefits
- A supportive and collaborative company culture.
- An opportunity to make a difference in the third sector
- Remote working, but you must live in the north of England
We encourage all interested candidates who meet the requirements to apply. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a great organisation making a significant impact in the community.
