This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of GEM Partnership, who are operating as a recruitment agency.The Role:To assist in the overall objectives of the Procurement function, and the delivery of an effective and efficient service to the group at large. In this key role, you will work across various business areas within the Group and predominantly be involved in tenders which exceed £120k. The majority of Contracts will be construction-related, and experience in this area is desired but not essential. You may also be required to work with other non-construction related business areas such as: Corporate Services, IT, Legal Services, etc. * Support the Procurement Lead with all procurement for the Group across all business category areas.* Work collaboratively with the Supplier and Governance team to ensure a "One Procurement Team" approach.* Provide day to day management support and supervision to junior members of the team. * Provide proactive, responsive procurement advice and services, particularly in relation to tendering, negotiation procedures and whole life cost principles to those category areas that you have responsibility for.* Prepare for and attend partnership meetings, ensuring our business stakeholders feel supported and understand the role each party to the procurement process has to play.* Provide proactive, responsive procurement services on tenders over £120K including the advertising of such tenders where it is appropriate to do so.* Undertake mini ...