Assistant Framework Manager
£27,000pa
Hybrid/Kings Hill, Kent
Do you have exceptional organisational skills, with a keen attention to detail? Do you have proven administrative experience within a fast-paced environment?
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious Assistant Framework Manager who will support the Framework Managers by taking responsibility for the contract management and administrative tasks of selected frameworks within the Procurement Services portfolio.
The role will focus on increasing the Procurement Services’ portfolio of frameworks for use by organisations within the public sector, including schools, local government, NHS, blue light and third sector.
In return we will offer you -
25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
Never work a birthday again! You receive an extra day off for it to enjoy however you wish!
Generous discount scheme, including gym and retail
Life assurance cover
Health cash plan initiative
A culture of progression and development
Plus many more perks
Key duties -
Assist the Framework Managers in all aspects of proactive contract management of existing frameworks
Collate and analyse spend reports received, identifying any accuracy issues
Undertake supplier review meetings, set agendas, take minutes and follow up actions in line with framework KPI’s/SLA’s
Develop and maintain strong relationships with supplier account managers within your framework portfolio
Support Framework Managers in supplier and customer account management
What we need from you -
A good level of professionalism when representing Procurement Services
Experience in conducting meetings with both internal colleagues and external suppliers/customers including planning, setting agendas, taking minutes and setting actions
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Excel and Word
Excellent communications skills both oral and written, to ensure clear and concise messaging is projected out to colleagues, customers and suppliers
Ability to work as part of a team, contributing and collaborating with your team, sharing ideas and driving forward with business objectives
About Procurement Services
Procurement Services is a market-leading procurement services business, and our focus is on providing compliant routes for the UK public sector to procure products and services from local, national and global suppliers.
Working across all public sector verticals, our teams support buyers from local authorities, central government bodies, NHS trusts, educational establishments and many others, in identifying their procurement needs and offering a compliant framework to deliver on their requirements.
About Commercial Services Group
Commercial Services Group (CSG) is the largest, local authority-owned trading company (LATCO) in the UK, wholly owned by Kent County Council. CSG generates over £800m in revenue per annum and provides services to over 16,000 education and public sector customers globally.
CSG is striving to be recognised as the global leader in Education and Public Sector services, currently operating in 86 countries, with 1,800 staff across 29 trading brands, providing expertise ranging from: HR Services, IT Services, Energy, Education Resources, Procurement and many more