Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager - DV Clear - 6months +

*You will already hold a DV Clearance or it must have expired within the last 6 months*

Overview:

Ideally MCIPS qualified, you will be expected to manage a range of suppliers including one of our large framework contracts of significant value and complexity.

Indicative Experience:

- Typically around 5 years experience of managing high value and complex procurements gained through industry or another government department
- Demonstrable Procurement experience within one of the specific category areas - ICT, Professional Services, R&D, Technical.
- Demonstrable experience of successful negotiation and achievement of savings using a category management approach

Leadership:

- Own and ensure the delivery of the work package within the category area
- Management of the stakeholders, customers and suppliers within the category area

Work Package Management:

- Stakeholder management for contracts within your category area
- Supplier management primarily of the major suppliers within the category area
- May be expected to work as part of or lead a virtual team in the delivery of specific procurement projects, including the delivery of procurement shared services and joint procurements
- Provision of accurate and timely management information and ensuring the peer group team are supported
- Ensure the appropriate contract vehicles are utilised and make use of existing OGC and other Govt. Depts. Contracts
- Manage the cost reduction program and contribute to the delivery of the category savings target identified in our strategic plan
- Lead procurement improvement projects
- Be the subject matter expert and coach on specific procurement areas as required

Delivery:

- Successful delivery of customer requirements using the most appropriate operational procurement practices and processes
- Strategic analysis - suppliers, supply markets, category research to develop and inform strategic sourcing
- Effective delivery and management of the pipeline of work within the category area, ensuring delivery requirements are met
- Identify, mitigate and manage risks
- Contribute to the delivery of the savings targets for the financial year

Skills and Experience:

- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Customer facing approach
- Influencing and stakeholder management
- Delivery focussed