Procurement & Contracts Manager
North Shields
£36-42k DOE
Jackson Hogg Procurement division are delighted to be partnering with a procurement consultancy business based near North Shields on the appointment of a Procurement & Contracts Manager to join their small, close-knit team on a full-time and permanent basis.
This role will be based on site during probationary period, before then offering a hybrid working pattern of 3 days in office and 2 days from home.
The Procurement & Contracts Manager will undertake a range of activities to support and create innovative procurement solutions and to effectively manage the delivery of projects, it’s Customers and Supply Chain Partners while having a full awareness of and supporting the achievement of the business objectives. This role will require you to lead on defined projects working on your own initiative.
The Role:
* Define the requirements of Public Sector Partners to enable the design of full tender documentation packs and deliver procurement activity on behalf of partners
* Liaise with partners and colleagues in order to deliver procurement activity effectively
* Develop detailed knowledge and understanding of public sector procurement regulations to ensure all outputs are fully compliant
* Provide procurement support on projects, strategic procurement activities (frameworks, DPS etc.) and call-off procurement activity
* Build long-term partnerships with Supply Chain Partners through clear, consistent management of projects during the delivery phase
* Provide monthly updates of project invoicing to enable company to claim income and monitor ongoing Financial forecasting
* Research improved ways of working in order to achieve further efficiencies across the Membership.
* Be able to utilise IT software packages to deliver all elements of our procurement offer, particularly use of e-procurement portals.
* Undertake market and supply chain analysis.
* Undertake commercial and qualitative evaluations of various procurement projects
* Work effectively as a team member, actively managing all prosper accounts and progress with team members as appropriate.
* Represent the organisation in a professional and knowledgeable manner to all stakeholders, partners and potential members displaying a full understanding of the business.
* Attend and, where appropriate, lead meetings with the team members and third parties as appropriate, taking minutes when required.
* Arrange meetings/events as appropriate including organising venues, amenities, agendas, distribution of paperwork.
Benefits:
* Annual leave starting at 26 days per year which increases with service up to 31 days plus bank holidays
* Employer pension contribution up to 9%
* Hybrid working after probationary period
* Private health care
* Death in service benefit
* Critical illness cover
* Training and development opportunities
Person Specification:
* Has detailed knowledge and experience of procurement regulation and processes and the understanding to devise and create effective procurement solutions
* Understands the Contract Management process and implements a clear strategy to build strong relationships
* Excellent planning and organisational ability
* Excellent computer skills – particularly Microsoft Office applications: Excel, Word etc.
* Excellent communication skills both written and oral and the ability to speak articulately and confidently
* Ability to analyse information and use data effectively to inform decision making
* Ambitious and resilient, welcomes a fast paced, dynamic and changing environment
* An achiever always focused on the key deliverables with a can-do mentality
* CIPS qualified would be advantageous but not essential
For more information, please contact Gemma Yeadon | Sector Lead - Procurement at Jackson Hogg