Job Description

• Job Reference:969951HA2R_1675421994

• Job Type: Permanent

• Job Industry: Retail

• Contact Name: Halim Ahmad

• Job Location: Essex

• Job Title: Procurement Manager

• Job Salary: £50000 - £50950 Per Annum

Job Start Date: ASAP

We are recruiting for a Procurement Manager to join a well-recognised local government organisation to manage their corporate services spend with a focus on Professional Services and IT Services

This is a fully remote role with the occasion travel to their offices for stakeholder meetings will also be responsible for leading competitive tender processes in partnership with key stakeholders to ensure value for money objectives are achieved.

Role and Responsibilities:

* Proactively manage, maintain and work towards categorisation of the supplier base including developing a core list of Preferred and Approved suppliers
* Assist in improving, automating, and embedding the robust supplier on-boarding process
* Undertake appropriate due diligence in relation to new suppliers
* Support high risk/high value procurement activities across all NCIs as required
* Provide training, advice and support on all areas of procurement across the NCIs

Experience and requirements:

* Proven track record of delivering substantial cost savings in a diverse procurement environment
* Significant experience in a procurement role in a large/complex or diverse organisation
* Knowledge and experience of managing procurement activities from scoping requirements through to contract award
* Experience of creating and developing procurement related documents

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