Procurement Manager

Job Title: Procurement Manager

Sector: Housing

Location: London

Salary: £42,500 + benefits

Duration: Permanent

A new opportunity has arisen for a Procurement Manager to join this organisation as it embarks on centralising the procurement function; driving better value for money and greater compliance. You will also be working with the Head of Procurement in delivering their overall strategy.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:-

• Managing end to end procurement of multiple categories against a procurement pipeline through different procurement routes to market including OJEU (ideally Estates, FM and Professional Services)
• E-tendering and publication of notices
• Provide advice and guidance to stakeholders
• Contract Management and performance
• Monitor procurement compliance; including analysis and reporting
• Build relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers alike
• Work with the Head of Procurement in implementing a new contract management approach and implementing suitable forms of contract
• Devise appropriate suitable and effective procurement policies and procedures

Person Specification:-

• Sound understanding of public sector procurement regulations and practices
• OJEU and sub-OJEU experience
• Substantial experience of running end-to-end procurement processes
• HR, Property Services and FM categories of spend
• Collaboration and exceptional stakeholder engagement with clear communication
• MCIPS or graduate working towards
• Strategy to devise continuous improvement