Procurement And Contract Manager

Would you like a key role within our busy Procurement team?

We are looking for a Procurement and Contract Manager to join the RBL team and oversee activity within our Services Directorate.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

Reporting to the Senior Procurement Manager, this role will see you jointly own the strategy and delivery of the procurement of goods and services for RBL across our Services area. This will involve implementing Procurement and Contract best practice to deliver technical and commercial requirements.

Supporting the Procurement Team, you will be working on implementing activities to ensure RBL procurement is a best in sector function.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Identification and management of procurement projects that deliver maximum value and mitigate risk
• Partner with business stakeholders to become a trusted and valued business partner
• Establish client requirements, lead the investigation, development and implementation of strategic category plans, benchmarking and cost analysis techniques
• Assisting with the growth and development of the Procurement function to include developing and use of tools and templates, reporting and delivering training to business stakeholders
• Provide support on the development of and where appropriate directly manage key supplier relationships to improve delivery performance

Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.

You will be contracted to our London Hub. Under our Future Working framework, there will be some flexibility for working remotely/at home, using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues and partners but with a minimum expectation of two days/week connecting directly face-to-face with colleagues at the hub.

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

Closing Date:            Sunday 31st March 2024

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.