Procurement Governance Lead

My client is a leading a major transport programme and is in the process of developing a procurement team.

An experienced procurement professional is required to play a lead role in:
- Developing and implementing procurement governance, policy and process
- Gathering and planning spend and supplier information
- Implementing ERP, P2P and e-tendering systems
- Advising on applicable EU and UK procurement legislation and developments
- Developing a stakeholder map together with a comms and communication plan

Required experience:
- Excellent knowledge of EU and UK procurement legislation
- Demonstrable experience of developing procurement governance structures with supporting policy and processes
- Significant hands on procurement experience on large project procurements
- Awareness of government initiatives and policies
- A proven track record of operational effectiveness in a sophisticated Matrix structure, as both a leader and a team member
- MCIPS qualified ideally

In addition, previous experience of deploying ERP, P2P and etendering systems, OJEU and government framework experience, and some background working in the private sector would be beneficial

Deadline 8/5/13

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