Procurement Unit Manager in Newcastle for Government Sector Organizati

ROLE: PROCUREMENT UNIT MANAGER

LOCATION: NEWCASTLE

DURATION: 3+ Months Initially with possibility for extension

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE:

- MCIPS, Prince 2, public sector procurement experience, OJEU, knowledge of the Public Sector Contract Regulations 2015
- Providing direct support to the Senior Procurement Manager
- Develop and maintain business relationships.
- Provision of procurement advice to Land Registry Business Units
- Active involvement with internal stakeholders in the management of major contracts.
- Working with internal stakeholders, including service delivery managers

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION:

- Hold or be working towards a professional qualification in purchasing & supply at CIPS (Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply) equivalent.
- PRINCE2 or an equivalent project management qualification.
- Ability to evaluate tenders under agreed evaluation models and provide positive de-briefs that encourages suppliers to improve competitive performance.
- Working knowledge and/or experience of interrogating on procurement systems.