Our client is looking for a Procurement Manager for the effective procurement of goods and services and compliance with public procurement regulations. You will evolve and implement policy and liaise with external partners. You will identify and implement cost savings and efficiency improvements in relation to procurement activities.

 

 

Main day to day responsibilities

 

You will provide procurement advice, guidance and support to all areas of the organisation so that any legal or compliance risk is minimised. 

 

You will develop procurement plans and facilitate the sign-off of procurement plans and tender documents with stakeholders.

 

You will provide advice to managers on risk and risk mitigation strategies in relation to Procurement.

 

You will develop invitation to tender documentation and process in consultation with budget-holders and stakeholders. You will seek to identify opportunities for improved delivery of procurement services through online tools and more efficient procedures, ensuring compliance with use of e-tendering processes where applicable. 

 

In addition, you will create and manage framework agreements, identify pre-existing applicable frameworks  for common areas of expenditure and lead on the implementation of organisation wide contracts to applicable areas.

 

You will ensure that all procurement policies and practices are up to date, by continually reviewing changes to legislation, procurement best practice and case law. 

 

You will implement contract management strategies and techniques and provide contract management advice or training to others.

 

You will lead in developing internal policies and procedures relating to procurement that support the Arts Council’s commitment to diversity, social value and sustainability and promote value for money, ensuring effective implementation across the whole organisation and delivering training to staff as the need arises. 

 

You will ensure that risks are identified for procurement activities and that risk mitigation/management plans are put into place

 

You will also lead on upskilling the wider organisation to raise awareness of good procurement practices and adherence to internal policy. 

 

You will be accountable for reviewing expenditure by producing key management information about the organisation’s expenditure profile, including identifying areas for collaborative and more effective procurement. 

 

You will be responsible for leading on procurement projects and tenders exercises up to a value of £2m

 

 

Key relationships

 

You will work closely with colleagues in the Finance team, managers and staff across the organisation sharing best practice and ensuring compliance with public procurement regulations, including providing leadership and support to financial and other Area staff in relation to  procurement activity. You will also work with other departments to identify savings/efficiency opportunities

 

Essential (Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours)

 

To succeed in this role you will have substantial experience in leading and delivering a procurement function in an organisation of a similar size.

 

You will have significant professional experience in public procurement and you will hold or be working towards a professional procurement qualification, such as CIPS advanced diploma level. 

 

A thorough knowledge of Public Contract Regulations and OJEU procurements is required.

 

A knowledge of procurement systems such as Delta, or similar is required.

 

Proficient in Microsoft Office tools – especially Excel.

 

Attention to detail.

 

Able to work with limited direction.

 

You will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to develop a good understanding of business issues. 

 

You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills – both verbal and written. 

 

You will have the ability to work at both a national and a local level, planning and developing medium to large projects across more than one area of activity.

 

 

You will combine specialist knowledge and expertise with a flexibility and curiosity to work beyond that specialism, drawing on the expertise of colleagues as needed.  

 

 

Apply now for an early interview and a consultant from Cameron James will be in contact asap.