Procurement Professional

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Procurement Professional to join a forward-thinking procurement department within a large organisation. The role is temporary for around 6 months but may get extended.The main purpose of this role is to delivering high quality and cost-effective procurement and contract management support, in order to maximise on-going efficiencies and savings through robust practices that comply with internal procedures.To assist the Strategic Procurement and Contract Management Lead with the creation, development, maintenance and monitoring of the Procurement Pipeline, and the development of policy and strategy in relation to procurement and contract management.Responsibilities

• Provide expert procurement and contract management advice.
• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with different departments and promote the principles of good procurement and contract management practice throughout the organisation
• Ensure that procurements are carried out in accordance with internal policies and procedures, including Contract Procedure Rules, Financial Regulations, Health and Safety, Environmental Sustainability, Social Value and any other relevant legislation, regulationsand codes of practice including relevant legislation.
• Work as part of a Team throughout the life of a programme/project to understand the required outcomes and provide specialist advice in relation to the current market, provider engagement, and procurement options.
• Support and lead high value, complex and/or transformational procurements in conjunction with the service area lead, Transformation Business Partner, and where required the Strategic Procurement and Contract Management Lead.
• Provide advice and support in relation to the development of procurement specifications, and throughout the life of the procurement, for example, with supplier questions and evaluation of tenders.
• Provide support and advice to Contract Managers to effectively manage contracts and provide assurance that contracts deliver the specified performance and outcomes within budget.
• Ensure that outcomes are clearly defined, and appropriate performance measures and outcomes are put in place as part of the procurement and contract management process.
• Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably expected at this level.

Experience and Knowledge Requirements

• Experience of managing a tender process and/ or contract negotiation.
• Contract management experience and monitoring of key performance indicators.
• Experience of contract management and/ or supplier engagement.
• Purchasing and supply chain experience.
• Specialist knowledge and understanding of current best procurement practices and technology including competitive tendering, electronic reverse auctions, etc.
• Knowledge of electronic tendering systems.
• Knowledge/experience of managing a portfolio of strategic and large value contracts.
• Develop and maintain trusting open and productive relationships with key stakeholders.
• Break down and effectively communicate complex, systemic problems and ideas, translating them into tangible goals and activities.
• See and understand the bigger picture and help others understand wider context and implications around procurement decisions.
• Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.
• Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options.
• Strategic thinking - ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise.

Training and Qualifications

• Be educated to degree level, or equivalent, and/or hold a professional qualification - e.g., full membership by examination of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS), or similar.
• Continuous professional development.
• Contract Management accreditation (IACCM, Government Commercial Function etc).

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now!Appoint Consulting is a Recruitment Business having sought agreement from their clients to find candidates for these roles, in accordance with the Employment Agencies and Employment Business Regulations Act 2003.