Procurement Manager

Elevation Procurement & Supply Chain are delighted to be partnered with a leading Passenger Transport organisation in the search and selection of a Procurement Manager, within their developing and transitioning Procurement function.Manages the procurement and ongoing delivery of supply chain contracts and systems in accordance with strategic sourcing and procurement policies.Negotiates with suppliers and carries out in contract and post contract reviews as appropriate.Responsible for selection and procurement of goods and services on the best possible terms to enable the business to deliver its objectives and commitments.Define and identify obligations to ensure compliance with and adherence to statutory and company procurement policies and franchise or service agreement commitments.Accountabilities: • Procure and manage the company’s supply chain contracts establishing requirements for new/re-tendered/renewed contracts from the relevant functions.• Assess and constructively challenge specifications to ensure that they are fit for purpose, and where appropriate have drawn from best practice/lessons learnt from previous contracts and/or similar contracts delivered.• Manage services procurement and challenge suppliers for additional opportunities and initiatives.• Prepare and develop procurement documentation including but not limited to, Expressions of Interest, Invitations to Tender, Contracts and the publication of notices in line with current relevant legislation.• Ensure specifications are received from functional managers and, where appropriate, challenge to ensure optimal value for money and service delivery.• Evaluate tender proposals against the business specification and identify the most economically advantageous tender.• Recommend preferred supplier and if appropriate submit and present recommendation to the Executive Board for approval.• Act as a primary procurement contact for the business.• Plan and manage resources and workloadBackground & Experience:• At least five years successful track record in procurement.• Expertise in the creation and running of competitive tenders and detailed contract negotiation.• Ability to communicate /facilitate effectively with all levels of staff within the business and with external suppliers.• Knowledge of relevant legislation including the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016.• Preferable but not essential -CIPS Qualified or studying towards Professional Procurement qualification• A demonstrated public sector procurement backgroundA hybrid working role with the flexible to be based from either their York, Leeds or Manchester office locations.£55,000 - £65,000 + benefits including free travel and excellent pension schemeReady to make a difference? Apply today and or get in touch with Pete Simmonds for more information!