Salary: Up to GBP40,000
We are looking for someone who will support the deliverance of smart procurement decisions, organisational strategy and ensure a high degree of ethical and best value for money is achieved, across all spend activities.
Role Overview
This is a new and exciting group-wide role where you will get the chance to continue the growth of our procurement strategy. Reporting directly into our Head of Procurement and working with internal and external stakeholders, you will help to review our current practices and implement our approach to procurement. As a Procurement Manager for Witherslack Group you will ensure compliance with procurement regulations and identify savings and benefits for the group.
You will effectively support in the management of a range of stakeholders within Witherslack Group, leading the development, planning and implementation of a strategy that optimises value for money, enabling our schools and homes to continue to provide the best level of education and care to our young people.
Key Responsibilities
* Procurement management experience working in multi-site organisations (education experience preferable)
* Experience in supporting multiple category management including end-to-end tender process
* Stakeholder/end-user focused
* Project management skills, commercially aware, strong negotiator
* Experience of service procurement, contract and supplier management
* Identifying procurement risk and tender models
* Strong organisation & reporting skills
What we offer
* Salary: Base salary of up to GBP40,000
* Training: CIPS course (after successful completion of probation)
* Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 7 weeks' holiday
* Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance
* Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
* Medical cover: claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment
* High-street discounts
* Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities
* A recommend a friend scheme that offers a GBP1,000 bonus every time
Join the UK's best special education and care provider
The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost). We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
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