Senior Procurement & Contract Manager

Job Description

Senior Procurement & Contract Manager - Fixed Term Contract Based in Stoneleigh, we are currently recruiting for aSenior Procurement & Contracts Manageron a fixed term contract until the end ofMay 2024. This role will support the Head of Procurement in the implementation of procurementand contract management policies, leading and supporting the team to deliver high value and high complex procurements in line with strategic category management objectives and overseeing the management of procurement resource to support AHDB organisationalobjectives.The position may also offer the opportunity to cover aspects of the Head of Procurement role from May 2023, details of which will be discussed during the interview process.We are looking for a proactiveLevel 6 CIPS qualified Procurementprofessional with previous experience ofcontract managementhaving previously worked within a similar public sector organisation.At theAgriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), we inspire our farmers, growers and industry to succeed in a rapidly changing world. Working at AHDB, you wont just be helping our farmers produce the food we eat and look after our environment,youll be helping shape the future of food production and leaving a legacy for the next generation.We offer hybrid workingtwo/three days from our Headquarters in Stoneleigh and the remainder remotely from home. Responsibilities

• Category Management development and procurement strategy implementation
• Prioritising Value for Money and adding value through creating opportunities and collaborating with stakeholders
• Effectively managing contracts and guiding the organisation through contract management best practice
• Building relationships internally and externally to enhance understanding and procurement outcomes

Further responsibilities may include:

• Leading and managing the Procurement Team
• Ensuring compliance is in line with regulatory and legislative requirements across third party spend and reporting to committees and senior teams
• Acting as the sole senior Procurement professional providing advice and guidance across the business and providing commercial assurance at the most senior level

Essential Criteria

• Degree qualified or equivalent with experience of working in a similar devolved organisation
• CIPS qualified (MCIPS) to level 6
• IACCM qualified or equivalent experience of contract management
• Experience or good understanding of Public Contracts Regulations 2015
• Proactive individual who strives for continuous improvement and has a successful track record of delivering results
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills to enable discussion of procurement information with staff at all levels within AHDB
• Collaborative individual with good listening and reflective skills
• Commercial aptitude, strong influencing and interpersonal skills

The Benefits.We believe in rewarding our people for their hard work so have a great mix of benefits and opportunities, to give you the recognition you deserve:

• Hybrid working a mix of working at our Head Quarters in Stoneleigh and remotely from home
• Anextensive benefits package including 33 days annual leave plusone privilege day (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Asingle private medical health scheme
• Life assurance cover (4 x salary)
• A market-leading defined contribution pension scheme with Legal & General
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Excellent training and development opportunities and an agreed development plan
• Applause Awardsevery threemonths wecelebrate employeeswhoembrace our values; the core moral principles that are at the heart of everything we do
• Ambitious in Agriculture Awardsannual awards announced at staff conference in December
• Access to the governments tax-free childcare scheme
• Perkbox membership this givesyou a huge number of online discounts and savings

Apply now or call if you require any further information.Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.At AHDB, youll find we are committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion. This applies to both our workforce and the practices we follow.