To manage and develop procurement strategies, undertaking category analysis and offering innovative solutions that will reduce cost, drive efficiencies and produce best value.
Client Details
An organisation in Bristol.
Description
- To lead the full range of procurement support for each category including contract specification, tendering, evaluation, leading contract management, strategic projects, training and other support as required. This will include developing requirements, identifying the best procurement route, drafting tender documents, tender evaluation and contract award
- To ensure all procurement processes apply with EU procurement law and policy and that the contract represents value for money, utilising framework agreements and seeking collaboration agreements as appropriate. To maintain the integrity of the organisation's procurement operations, honouring contractual terms and guarding against fraud and impropriety
- Build relationships, understand customer needs and develop a future view of requirements with alternative sourcing strategies
- Develop and maintain effective supplier relationship management with key suppliers to manage risks, innovate and negotiate further savings. Assist stakeholders to resolve persistent supplier contract management issues, providing advice and support to resolve disputes
- Within category, manage, promote and develop the e commerce strategy to achieve cashable savings and process efficiencies
- Produce and maintain appropriate procedures and guidance to support business processes and to inform finance staff, internal and external customers
Profile
- Excellent knowledge of the regulations governing public sector procurement
- Excellent understanding of contract and procurement law
- Evidence of developing a team to operate collaboratively towards a shared goal
- Understanding of supplier relationship management & supply chain management
- Ability to lead project work alone, lead a project team or form part of a team
Job Offer
- 3-6 month contract
- £400-£500 per day
- Mostly remote working - 1 day per week in the office