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Procurement Manager

Stockport | Permanent | £40,000 - £45,000/year | www.cv-library.co.uk |
Procurement Manager
£40,000 - £45,000
Stockport
Office Based/Flexible Working

This is an excellent opportunity for a suitably experienced, Public Sector Procurement Manager to join an established business based in Stockport. Due to growth within the Procurement Department this role will be responsible for leading the overall approach procurement, ensuring the business is effective and compliant with legislation.

Responsibilities

Be the procurement expert and lead the procurement service, ensuring that it is robust, and that all procurement activity is undertaken in compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 and related legislation.

Ensure Procurement Service Plan and Contract Procedure Rules are fit for purpose and that procurement activity is in line with the businesses Financial Regulations, VFM Strategy & EDI Strategy.
Help develop and shape the approach to Social Value delivered through contracts.
Work proactively with stakeholders to develop and maintain Contract Register and Procurement Forward Plan to ensure that effective and efficient procurement and contract management activity is delivered that drives continuous improvement and maximises value for money.

Ensure the procurement service contributes to compliance with the Regulator's Economic and Consumer Standards as well as other legal / regulatory requirements.
Be committed to customer experience and excellence (including leaseholders), particularly for contracts where key services are delivered directly to customers by third parties.
Undertake pre-procurement research to fully understand the markets in which the business operates to ensure tenders can be structured in the most advantageous way with commercial risks managed effectively.
Utilise experience of establishing and maintaining Dynamic Markets and Framework Agreements to ensure the business is developing innovative procurement solutions to meet business needs.
Work with Contract Leads to produce high quality tender and contract documents, working collaboratively with others (including external advisors where required) to ensure contracts are awarded based on fair competition and value for money.
Ensure there are robust contracts and agreed contract management arrangements in place, with effective supplier relationships being developed and maintained across the life of the contract.
Produce regular reports about procurement / VFM / social value outcomes, escalating issues as appropriate.

Skills Required

Experience of public sector procurement, 2-3 years minimum.
MCIPS qualified or in process of qualification.
Expert knowledge of procurement legislation and best practice with the ability to successfully apply this to a range of business scenarios.
Proven experience of working with public procurement legislation, establishing tendering and contract management processes which can be followed by others to ensure compliance.
Experience of leading and managing end-to-end procurement activity with comprehensive knowledge of different tender approaches and innovative solutions to obtain best value for money / social value and agreed outcomes.
Strong knowledge and understanding of the public sector, in particular of local government / social housing / not-for-profit organisations and current issues in these sectors.
An understanding of the risks, challenges, and opportunities of group structures with a parent company and subsidiaries.
A commercial mindset and business understanding including management of finances and customer expectations.
The ability to influence change and create new and innovative operating models - thinking outside of the box and challenging inefficient working practices.
Strong IT / digital skills including competent use of Microsoft Office / SharePoint / OneDrive as well as bespoke systems including e-procurement portals and other similar software.
A commitment to protecting commercially confidential and sensitive information and ensuring information is managed in accordance with GDPR and Information Governance Policies at all times.
The ability to keep abreast of sector developments and anticipate changes in best practice, taking a proactive approach by recommending service changes to the business.
Experience of working flexibly, in line with the businesses Values and where required, outside of normal business hours.If you would like to apply for the role, please send your CV to (url removed)