Procurement Manager

 Procurement Manager

Public Sector, Liverpool Region

£41,000 - £46,200 (Flexible dependant on experience)

Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week

We are currently looking for a Procurement Manager, with public sector experience, to lead, manage, deliver and monitor our clients' Procurement procedures.

You will manage the continuous review, development and improvement of systems, processes and services in support of the company's commitment to a comprehensive and coordinated approach to procurement.

Key Benefits:

• Salary of £41,000 - £46,200
• Flexible working offered
• Job evaluation scheme
• Generous pension scheme
• Free city car parking offered
• Medicash
• Other generous reward packages

The Role:

• As the expert in Procurement, you will ensure the company obtains value for money for all externally purchased goods, works and services
• Oversee and manage 1 part-time procurement executive.
• Support managers with the procurement of a range of contracts for goods, works and services in accordance with agreed deadlines and performance indicators
• Provide advice on options appraisals, tendering strategies, and the development of selection and evaluation criteria.
• Collaborate with managers to reduce procurement costs by identifying areas suitable for collaborative contracts and to develop appropriate contractual arrangements.
• Deliver all procurement in a legal, ethical and accountable manner in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Liaise and communicate with suppliers and contractors, and other organisations, both verbally and in writing as required.
• Co-ordinate contract and supplier relationships to develop, review and maintain the contracts register and any approved supplier lists.
• Manage the production of procurement related data as required to meet public procurement obligations
• Support corporate objectives, for example, the collation of data relating to achievement of social value targets.

Essential requirements:

• Knowledge and understanding of public sector procurement related statutory and legal requirements
• Detailed understanding of project management and solid understanding of procurement and contract law
• Ability to deliver a consistently high-level level of performance under pressure
• Proven experience of the ability to understand and manage risk in relation to contract management
• Proven experience of critical thinking skills and a proactive approach to task in hand
• Strong communication skills to speak with individuals from all levels within the business
• Advanced technical knowledge of procurement processes
• Strong organisational skills

Desirable:

• Strong negotiation skills