Head of Procurement

Essential skills and experience:

a)Experience in large-scale commercial and procurement environments (circa. £100m contracts) preferably in a public sector context.

b)Experience of also working in wider business and sales environments would be desirable. Particular expertise in large outsourced service contracts would be valuable.

c)The post requires Membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS) and an in-depth practical understanding of the public procurement policy and legal framework, with experience of sourcing and purchasing goods and services under EU procedures.

d)Demonstrable experience of a 'hands-on' approach to developing appropriate commercial strategies for the range of services being procured.

e)Engagement with legal advisors to devise associated terms and conditions and contractual documentation as necessary.

f)Practical experience of developing negotiation strategies with sound arguments.

g)Practical experience of developing strong relationships with customers and large international suppliers, with demonstrable experience of managing conflicts.

h)Experience in delivering efficiencies, through process improvements or negotiated savings.

i)Experience of dealing with people at all levels, internal and external to an organisation and working within cross site/functional team and persuasion of senior managers through project/programme boards.

j)Practical experience of negotiating with suppliers, preferably on high risk and complex procurement projects.

k)Clear understanding of EU Directives and regulations and current central government commercial guidance and policies

LA International Computer Consultants Ltd is an HMG Approved Consultancy and operates as an IT & Engineering Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency, depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, we welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International Computer Consultants Ltd (Recruiter Awards for Excellence - Best IT, Best Public Sector & Gold Awards) and the most prestigious award that any business can receive The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade 2015.