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SalaryCedar are working with a prestigious arms length government body who are looking for a driven and passionate Procurement Manager to join their team. This role will work closely with the Head of Procurement to cover goods and services/indirect spend and ad-hoc projects/tenders. Must be a clear and confident communicator with proven experience of managing a wide range of indirect spend in a public sector procurement function. Previous experience in marketing, fundraising, facilities, professional Services or IT spend is highly desirable, along with managing multiple projects/stakeholders in any one of these areas simultaneously.
Key areas will be;
- Public Sector tender process/evaluation
- Commercial acumen and a clear understanding of procurement/supplier contracts management
- Stakeholder engagement across a range of categories - including Marketing, professional/corporate services
- Effective negotiator - must have gravitas along with energy and drive
- Acting as a procurement advisor and trusted partner to internal customers
- Managing suppliers in line with organisational policy
- Ensuring compliance in all areas of procurement activity
- Ability to interact and influence stakeholders within various internal/external business units
- ROLE IS FULLY REMOTE
- Must have public sector procurement experience
