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An excellent opportunity to join a Surrey-based charity, located within each reach of M25, in a broad procurement and contract management role. Starting salary up to £53000; benefits package includes very generous pension scheme and annual leave entitlement. Hybrid working applies – 2 days on the office, 2 days working from home and 1 day out meeting with stakeholders at different sites, all locally based. Please note you will need to be a driver as some locations are not accessible by public transport.
You will be managing a range of categories (including Estates, Facilities, Utilities, Temp Agency and ICT), achieving cost savings and service level improvements.
Responsibilities will include:
- Formal tendering and competitions from frameworks.
- Developing market knowledge for assigned categories to create a deep understanding of requirements.
- Identifying innovation opportunities for adding value and driving savings.
- Managing relationships to drive efficiencies through frameworks and specific initiatives.
- Leading on Supplier Relationship & Contract Management for the categories.
- Ensuring that relevant contract registers are up to date.
- Supporting the management and oversight of outsourced ICT contracts.
- Providing expert procurement advice and guidance conforming to best practice.
- Ensuring compliance with Public Contract Regulations and the Finance Regulations.
- Undertaking detailed analysis to inform future procurement strategies.
- Minimising reliance on waivers for procuring goods & services.
- Analyse and interpret spend data to identify work for the procurement pipeline.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Public sector procurement experience, including managing a full tender process.
- Knowledge of PA23.
- Strong stakeholder and supplier relationship management skills.
- A driver with access to own transport.
