Procurement Manager - OJEU

Background
Our Central Government Client is currently recruiting for a Procurement Manager for an 8 month contract. This role is within their Major Contracts division which is responsible for high risk, complex, and high value requirements that are of strategic importance to the business. This is working on a Payment by Results piece of work.

Main Duties/Responsibilities
Working with senior managers to develop world class category management strategies by: controlling all third party spend; maximising value from money spent; stopping unnecessary spend; minimising the negative economic, environmental and social impact of what's procured; eliminating unnecessary distraction to those outside the procurement function; complying with legislation and regulation; and managing risk appropriately. Ensures that all programmes and projects deliver to time, cost, and quality requirements; systematically organises activities, clarifying tasks and responsibilities and making best use of resources; defines, analyses and interprets financial data confidently. You need to have an understanding of Central Government Procurement and be able to think in a logical and systematic manner.

Outputs/Deliverables to be achieved
There will be a need to deliver key procurement documentation and advice to dates contained in the prevailing project plan, including: Management of Emptoris system to support procurement exercises Supporting production of the outline and full business cases Running the procurement process and competition through all necessary stages Build strong relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders

Skills/Experience Required
You must have a proven track-record of success as a procurement professional in a corporate procurement environment with experience in handling a diverse range of spend categories in high risk, high value, and complex projects.

Extensive experience is specifically required at:
Re-engineering supply and value chains; Designing, implementing, and embedding supplier relationship and contract management strategies with all contracts;

The skills required for this role are:
Procurement Competency Area Level
1. Public Procurement Context Advanced
2. Procurement Processes Advanced
3. Relationship Management Advanced

Formal Qualifications Required

Essential:
Membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or relevant equivalent.

Additional Comments
The postholder must have a proven track record track record of success in a corporate environment with experience of running and managing numerous procurement activities, including large and complex procurement activities, whilst engaging with a diverse range of sensitive stakeholders. The role may include occasional travel to other UK sites.

Capita Resourcing welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of gender, race, disability, age or sexual orientation.

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