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Junior Contracts Manager

Employer
Procurement Heads
Location
Hampshire
Salary
£28-32,000 + free parking + ample procurement exposure
Closing date
30 Sep 2019

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Specialist Area
Contracts Manager
Sector
Transport & Distribution
Function
Manager
Contract Type
Contract / Interim / Temporary
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

A well-known SME shipping company highly praised by employees is working on several exciting projects and is looking for a junior contracts manager to join the business. Initially a 12 FTC with a view to becoming a permanent opportunity, you will be managing the contracts across all categories, within a popular, fast-paced industry. This role is attractive because you will have the opportunity to take on as much responsibility as you wish so if you have a willingness to learn then this company is willing to teach.

As Junior Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for:

  • Reviewing purchasing agreements as directed to make recommendations for appropriate courses of action to improve performance and cost-effectiveness
  • Working with stakeholders across all areas of the company to generate specifications for work packages and to tender requirements as appropriate
  • Analysing existing areas of uncontracted spend and recommending appropriate courses of action and implement where appropriate.
  • Reviewing purchasing categories as directed to aggregate departmental requirements, rationalising suppliers and recommending areas for implementation or renegotiation of contracts
  • Effectively managing the addition of new suppliers in accordance with the company’s requirements and to minimise risk
  • Supporting business units and project teams in effective sourcing activities through early purchasing involvement as directed.
  • Ad-hoc procurement project throughout the business as directed

Skills and experience required:

  • Excellent planning and time management skills.
  • Good Judgement and decision making
  • Customer-focused with effective interpersonal and influencing skills
  • Analytical with good data skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Self-motivated with drive and creativity
  • PC literate with experience of Microsoft Office

In applications we will be looking for:

  • Some exposure to contract management and/or some exposure to purchasing processes
  • A technical understanding of Procurement
  • Graduates with a degree in Procurement or Supply Chain are welcome to apply
  • Supplier Relationship Management experience is desirable
  • A passion for Procurement, an enthusiastic and driven attitude with a willingness to learn.

Benefits of the Junior Contracts Manager role include:

  • A dynamic working environment with no shortage of opportunity
  • Extensive exposure and experience in contract management and supplier management
  • An insight into all relevant procurement categories, e.g. Fleet, People, Maintenance, Food and Beverage
  • Free car parking
  • Free foot passage for commuting purposes if based on IOW

Company

PROCUREMENT HEADS ICON [square]

Procurement Heads is all about getting to know great Procurement Professionals and bringing them together to make outstanding Procurement teams.

With a proven track record of delivery, we support people through the life-cycle of their careers, providing an end-to-end consultative service. We partner with many prominent brands and organisations, sourcing Procurement talent using industry-leading tools and techniques. Focussed and proactive, our methodology provides a comprehensive assessment of your needs and tailors solutions to meet them. The ability to identify and attract the best people across all sectors, often involves us designing and managing bespoke campaigns.

Our purpose...

To deliver recruitment as a professional service.

We engage with leaders across procurement, HR and executive functions to make their organisations successful. More than just a recruitment company, we provide a suite of talent solutions tailored to your business needs.

Our values

Rewarding relationships

For us, it’s personal. Relationships are pivotal to our existence and we place great value on their development. We encourage collaboration through our unique referral scheme ‘The Heads Up’ and are driven by a desire to build deep long-standing partnerships. Our goal is to act as an ambassador for the teams and individuals we support.

Exceeding expectations

More than just a recruitment company, we engage with leaders to deliver the unexpected when it comes to sourcing talent. Going beyond ‘filling the role’, we advise, challenge, champion and are innovative in the value-add solutions we provide.

Doing the right thing

Doing the right thing is not difficult. Knowing what the right thing is, that’s where we come in. Everyone has a responsibility for the choices they make. We pledge to lead the way by championing Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and Sustainability.

Our team of experienced Procurement consultants are on hand to support you with your Procurement career.

Address: The Corner, Gordon Rd, Winchester SO23 7DD

Tel: 01962 869 838

Website: https://www.procurementheads.com/

Company info
Website
Telephone
01962 869 838
Location
Heads Resourcing Group,
West Wing, Ground Floor,
Burlington House, Hedge End
Southampton
Hampshire
SO30 2AF
United Kingdom

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