Procurement Manager

Robertson Bell

Want to join a thriving and ambitious procurement function? Interested in taking on a CV enhancing role within a leading public sector organisation? Then look no further!

My client is a leading Public Sector organisation based in Shropshire looking for a Procurement Manager to join the team in a vital role that will help continue the growth that both the organisation and Procurement have seen in recent months.

The reason for this role is in fact due to the increased work that has come from the successful Procurement team building and creating fantastic relationships with stakeholders over the past few months.

The main responsibilities of the Procurement Manager are as follows:

• Responsibility for the organisation’s procurement activities leading on and supporting on other high value procurement projects, contracts and tendering processes.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders up to director level across the organisation, providing expert procurement related knowledge in order to educate them on potential risks and cost savings that can be achieved through a proper contracting process.
• Build excellent relationships with suppliers in order to effectively manage contracts, review supplier performance and ensure that the best value for money is being achieved.
• Work with the Head of Procurement on producing tender documents and identify efficiency and cost saving measures.

On offer is a significant amount of homeworking with office attendance required once a week for key team meetings, candidates can go into the office more if they wish. An excellent benefits package including 31 days plus bank holidays is available to all employees.

Furthermore, this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to take on a leading role that will allow you to shape not only your own career but the procurement function as a whole. This is due to the responsibility you will be given running your own contracts and tenders at varying sums and also the regular exposure and interaction you will have with senior managers and stakeholders. Great career progression is on offer for the right hardworking and high performing candidate!

The successful candidate for the Procurement Manager role will have:

• Experience of working in a procurement focused role with private and public sectors experience. PCR 2015 knowledge is desirable but not essential.
• At the very minimum started working towards their CIPS qualification, ideally Level 4 CIPS.
• First class communication skills and confidence to build relationships internally and externally.

To find out more about this brilliant opportunity please don’t hesitate in applying as the Hiring Manager is reviewing CV’s on a rolling basis!