Procurement Manager

• Salary: £68,662 basic salary plus £1,841 location allowance and £1,000 non-pensionable allowance
• Location: London
• Job Type: Hybrid (3 days per week office-based)
• Vetting Level: CTC

We are looking for a Senior Contract Manager to join our client's team and contribute to their transformation. As a Commercial Lead, you will be at the forefront of delivering Commercial Excellence.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Lead on commercial Contract Management for two high-profile, complex, and strategic contracts.
• Provide a customer-focused service, understanding business needs and stakeholder drivers.
• Develop and execute category management strategies, leading supplier negotiations where needed.
• Build close Commercial Business Partnership relationships with colleagues in HR and Business Services functions.
• Demonstrate leadership across the commercial lifecycle, particularly feeding in learnings and improvements from contract management into sourcing activity.
• Develop key stakeholder relationships, enabling early engagement and challenging business need and demand.
• Performance and day-to-day management of a contract manager/sourcing consultant.
• Deputise for Head of Commercial if required and work within a secure environment on sensitive projects.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in commercial management and delivery at a senior level in complex and high-value environments.
• Understanding of Public Contract Regulations and standard sourcing methodologies.
• Proven track record in contract management processes.
• Ability to develop effective supplier relationships and deliver continuous improvement and innovation.
• Strong project management capabilities and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Inspirational and inclusive leadership, with a focus on developing commercial capability within the team.
• Desirable: Working knowledge of purchasing processes and systems (Purchase-to-Pay), CIPS qualification / IACCM certification (or working towards).

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with annual increases.
• Flexible hybrid working model.
• Opportunity to contribute to the safety and security of over 9 million Londoners.
• Excellent career and professional development opportunities.

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