Procurement Manager (FTC 6 Months)

Contract Type: Fixed Term
Location: Home Worker (England, Wales and NI)
Salary: GBP43,477 - GBP48,852 per annum (depending on skills and experience) + London allowance of GBP3,600 (if applicable)
Working Hours: 35 per week
Closing Date: 24 August 2022
Interview Date: TBC (via Zoom or Teams)
Contract: This is a fixed term role for 6 months.
Please note the deadline for submitting applications for this vacancy is 23:59pm on the closing date.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
About Alzheimer's Society
Who we are
Alzheimer s Society are a vital source of support and a powerful force for change for everyone affected by dementia.
What we want
We will not rest until people with dementia and their carers live more fulfilled and less fearful lives, free from stigma and inequality.
What we do
We support people affected by dementia through some of the hardest and most frightening times, to improve their lives and help to avoid crisis.
No matter whoever you are, whatever you re going through, you can turn to Alzheimer s Society/us for expert support through practical advice, emotional support, and guidance for the best next step
We join forces with people affected by dementia, leading scientists and policy makers, amplifying voices to push for cutting edge breakthroughs and societal change that ll improve the lives of people affected by dementia, now and in the future
How we do it
We re the friendly face of support, the warm voice at the end of the phone and the determined minds who will fight passionately for the cause of everyone affected by dementia.
About the role
This is an exciting time to join Procurement at the Society! We are part of a recently formed Risk and Compliance team, supporting one of the fastest growing large charities in the country.
This role will provide backfill support to the team resulting from a secondment to a project to implement a new finance system for the Society which includes purchase to pay functionality.
The role will primarily support our Information Technology and Data teams and wider Directorates across the Society where the purchase of software systems or IT solutions are required.
Support will also be required with the new finance system project.
In addition, you will work alongside the Senior Procurement Manager to develop and embed the policies and procedures that will ensure that every pound we raise is spent effectively.
About you
Experience of supporting categories in IT systems, hardware, licenses, and professional services.
Experience in developing and testing integrated finance and purchase to pay systems.
Provide advice on best practice contract management techniques as well as SLA and KPI design and measurement.
While responsibility for contract and supplier management will remain with the business areas, you will also build strong relationships with strategic suppliers.
Person Specification
Ability to work in a fast-paced commercial environment
Be creative and ambitious with excellent people management to motivate your team.
Excellent interpersonal skills, being approachable and friendly.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Excellent IT skills and ability to use Microsoft packages confidently.
Be enthusiastic and passionate with a can-do attitude.
Be able to work collaboratively with other team members if/when required.
You may have experience of the following: Procurement Manager, Tender Management, Contract Manager, Project Manager, Purchasing Manager, Procurement Specialist, Buyer, Procurement Management, Contract Management, Project Management, etc.
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