Jackson Hogg Procurement division are partnering with a procurement consultancy in Newcastle 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 for 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.
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 the business to claim income and monitor ongoing Financial forecasting
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
Annual leave starting at 26 days per year which increases with service up to 31 days plus bank holidays
Employer pension contribution 9%
Discounted on site gym
Hybrid working after probationary period
Private health care
Critical illness cover
Training and development opportunities
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.
Ability to analyse information and use data effectively to inform decision making