Location
Leicester Office / Hybrid
Vacancy Type
Permanent/Part Time
Application Deadline
Sunday, December 15, 2024
Job Summary
We are looking for a Procurement Manager on part time permanent basis to join our Finance team.
As a member of our friendly and fast-paced team, you will adopt responsibility for supplier contract management and procurement tender processes across the organisation. The role will be essential in ensuring effective supplier selection and supplier management, financial savings, performance improvements and added value are made through a strategic and integrated approach to how we choose, manage and work with our suppliers, and our internal business stakeholders.
The role will support the Finance Director to manage, measure, review and analyse the performance of NEBOSH’s supply base, providing insights to senior leadership and driving continuous improvement, whilst alleviating risks and ensuring the maximum value and savings are realised. It will also oversee procurement tender processes across the organisation.
Scrutinising and identifying improvements for our contract management processes and procurement tender processes will be a vital part of this role to improve and streamline our processes as well as making them more robust.
The role will work in hybrid manner where you will work both from our office in Leicester and from home.
What you will be doing:
This role will hold responsibility for supplier contract management and procurement tenders within NEBOSH through:
* Providing leadership, guidance and advice to colleagues engaging in procurement tender activities
* Maintenance of the supplier contract database, including database population, renewal reminders and ensuring the supplier contract management policy is adhered to
* Supporting contract holders with regular supplier reviews
* Supporting the Facilities department with facilities contract management (which may develop into assuming responsibility as the role progresses and dependent upon business need)
* Monitoring of adherence to the NEBOSH standards for contract management and control
* Determining whether business units are meeting the minimum standards for supplier management in their area and assessing for any gaps to be closed as part of a continuous improvement activity
* Leading the development, implementation and continuous improvement of supplier management administration, control and review activities
* Implementing regular review process of adherence to policies with contract holders and key stakeholders
* Preparation of reports and presentations to senior leadership team on business unit adherence to supplier contract management policy
The role will be involved in all elements of the procurement process and supplier contract control from pre-tender strategy through to supplier selection and ongoing review and maintenance. There will also be the requirement to support the Governance department with administrative assistance for contract reviews, as and when needed.
About You:
Our ideal candidate will have the following experience, but it is more important to us that our team members have the right attitude. We are looking for an energetic individual, with proven experience of forging business relationships coupled with an ability to communicate and influence across a variety of levels with confidence and clarity.
* CIPS Level 2 qualification or equivalent with a desire to progress to Level 3 as part of the role alongside gaining relevant CPD
* Knowledge and experience of supplier contract management processes and best practice
* Knowledge and experience of end-to-end procurement tender processes and best practice
* Excellent data manipulation and report writing skills are required
* Experience of working in a not for profit or charity environment is not essential but is an advantage.
In addition:
* High attention to detail
* Analytical, problem solving skills
* Ability to engage with and influence a diverse range of stakeholders at different levels and via a variety of media
* Interpersonal and collaborative skills
* Ability to manage and prioritise own workload
* Able to adapt to change in a dynamic, fast paced working environment
* High degree of Customer Focus
* Self-motivation and personal time management
Salary:
Based on FTE £45,000 per annum.
Benefits:
* Company Pension (10% employer)
* Enhanced holidays (FTE 25 days rising to 33 days with service)
* Health Care Cash Plan
* Private Medical
* 3 x salary Death in Service
* Discounted Gym membership
* Cycle scheme
* Holiday Buying scheme
* Extensive discounts and exclusive offers
* Free parking
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