Assistant Procurement Manager

£350 per day Umbrella

To take instruction to lead on procurement, supplier and contract management activities across a number of key commodities and services, providing commercial challenge across those areas

Responsibilities:

• Manage procurement activities with a focus on commercial risk and cost savings.
• Develop sourcing plans aligned with category strategies and stakeholder needs.
• Deliver benefits through sourcing strategies and achieve savings targets/KPIs.
• Ensure end-user compliance with contracted suppliers.
• Adhere to Council's procurement methodology, Public Contracts Regulations, and contract rules.
• Update market intelligence and review supplier performance to improve efficiency.
• Develop performance indicators to assess category management effectiveness and meet KPIs.
• Stay updated on procurement training and manage tender processes.
• Produce regular contract performance reports for stakeholders.
• Contribute to regulatory assessments and represent the Council at regional/national forums.
• Maintain contract monitoring and take enforcement actions when necessary.
• Use e-procurement systems for performance analysis and relationship management.

Requirements

Experience of contract management

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.

If this role is of interest, please just respond to this advert with an up to date copy of your CV or call Jake on 01772 208969