Service Care Solutions are working alongside a local authority in Leicester for a Procurement Manager to join the team on a permanent basis.
Job Title: Procurement Manager
Location: Leicester
Salary: £49,000 to £52,000
Contract Type: Permanent
You will develop and implement procurement strategies, manage high-value and complex contracts, and drive savings and service improvements.
The role also involves leading a procurement team, ensuring compliance with public procurement law, and championing social value initiatives.
Office attendance is required in Leicester one day a week.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement procurement strategies for goods, works, and services.
* Oversee the tendering, award, and management of contracts, ensuring compliance with UK public procurement law.
* Lead and develop a high-performing procurement team.
* Apply risk management techniques to mitigate procurement risks.
* Champion social value through procurement, focusing on local economic regeneration, employment, and sustainability.
Essential Requirements:
* Extensive experience in procurement, tendering, and contract management, including high-value and complex projects.
* Strong knowledge of UK public procurement law and contract law.
* Experience in developing procurement strategies and managing procurement teams.
* Ability to apply risk management in procurement processes.
* Experience in driving social value through procurement practices.
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