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SalarySenior Procurement Officer (Contract Management)
Salary: £36,000 pa
Manchester, Greater Manchester (agile working arrangements in place)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week
Closing date: 31/1/2024
Interview date: 9/2/2024
Interview location: Soapworks, Salford Quays, Manchester
Our organisation is all about people – the people who live in our homes, the people in the communities we serve and the people we work with.
So, it’s no surprise that we recruit for attitude and behaviour which are central to us delivering great experiences for everyone!
We employ people who are passionate about making a difference who can take responsibility and get things done. And we have developed an agile, flexible culture which supports people to do this.
As a not-for-profit housing association, we provide homes and services to over 16,000 people across Greater Manchester, and we support people to reach their potential.
The post is key to the relationship with suppliers and contractors and to ensuring Value for Money in everything we procure, based on a category management approach.
In this role, you will be responsible for:
Applying a category management approach to provide a deeper understanding of the market, products, suppliers, and the supply chain to support the Procurement Strategy and three-year Procurement Plan.
Providing pro-active procurement advice and support colleagues and contract managers, based on a sound understanding of the relevant business area, and support the wider Procurement team in achieving this.
Manage tender and evaluation processes, ensuring compliance with all legal requirements and external and internal regulations
Assist in ensuring compliance with financial regulations, procurement and Contract Management policies and procedures.
We need people who have:
A clear understanding of procurement legislation, regulations and procedures.
A sound knowledge of procurement frameworks.
Experience in providing expert advice, support and challenge in all aspects of procurement and Contract Management,
Relevant professional qualification such as CIPS.
IT and excel literate
Ability to co-ordinate workloads under pressure
An ability to create strong working relationships, with the ability to work across different projects and teams
Everyone’s welcome here. Our culture is inclusive, and we are committed to increasing diversity. We enable everyone to be themselves at work, so that they feel at home with us. And we trust and support people to do their best, in a role that is fulfilling and rewarding because we know that this helps us to deliver better outcomes for our customers and our colleagues.
If you want to be part of our team and help us make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
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