Location: Ellesmere Port Campus with some travel to Chester campus and Crewe campus.
We are seeking an innovative and effective Procurement Manager to join our Finance team.
This is an excellent opportunity to take responsibility for developing, implementing and overseeing the procurement process for the College.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and influence through partnership, ensuring the correct levels of participation and collaboration to achieve the best value outcome when key capital equipment spend projects and large one-off purchases are required.
* Identify, build, and manage relationships through effective communication with all stakeholders, including external third parties, acting as the primary point of contact for the College procurement process.
* Actively support the College through all steps of the procurement process to ensure best value for money is achieved and all risks are identified and mitigated.
* Negotiate with suppliers to establish and, where appropriate, vary the contract, including changes to price, terms and conditions and service agreements.
* Ensure all negotiated contract terms are documented and that they meet the requirements of the College financial regulations.
* Ensure a robust documentation and audit trail is in place for all procurement projects in compliance with the College financial regulations.
* Maintain an up-to-date contracts register for the College that will identify upcoming contract renewals.
Key Person Specification Requirements:
* Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field e.g. Business Management, Contract Management or Procurement.
* Recent and/or relevant experience in a procurement role.
* Evidence of on-going professional development.
* Experience of fostering and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
* Exceptional talent in negotiating and networking.
* Experience of using excel spreadsheets, with the ability to create formulae and produce reports.
* Excellent inter-personal skills with ability to develop positive working relationships at all levels, both internally and externally.
* Emotional intelligence and self-awareness.
* The confidence to challenge existing practices, translate ideas into actions and to lead initiatives for new and efficient use of resources.
* A flexible approach to working.
If you’re interested in this new opportunity, you can apply by sending a completed application form to recruitment@ccsw.ac.uk by 09:00 on 18 March 2024.
The selection event will take place on Tuesday 26th March at Ellesmere Port (TBC).
About Us
Cheshire College – South & West is the largest provider of post-16 education in the region, offering exciting opportunities to over 11,000 learners and 1,000 Apprentices. The College is proud of its strong links with local Employers such as Bentley Motors, Vauxhall Motors, SP Energy Networks, Ecolab and Unilever.
Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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