Procurement Manager 6 Month Contract
A 6-month contract working for a leading public sector organisation, procuring within financial services.
Key Responsibilities for Procurement Manager:
Leading, advising & coordinating Procurement Processes within a regulated environment.
Influencing and embedding Strategic Sourcing Planning and Supplier / Contract management to improve decision making and value generation
Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organisation and be recognised as a trusted business advisor.
Understand and influence Stakeholders to deliver, maintain and improve strategic sourcing plans, using relevant management information and market intelligence
Using category specific knowledge provide commercial and procurement advice and sound judgement to identify issues and recommend appropriate solutions
Lead and execute the delivery of tender projects in an efficient, effective and timely manner. Identifying when project approvals are required and plan for them. Identify and resolve project issues
Maintain eSourcing application to ensure it accurately records all Contracts ensuring all contracts are effectively managedQualifications for Procurement Manager:
· Sound knowledge of Public Procurement Regulations and Public Contract Frameworks
· High level of knowledge of Contract Formation
· Ability to lead the end-to-end procurement process
· Broad category expertise (focus on services rather than goods) across both the Public and/ or Private Sector. It's desirable if you have experience of IT procurement