Procurement Manager
| Posting date: | 10 April 2024 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 May 2024 |
| Location: | Reading, West Berkshire |
| Company: | Triumph Consultants Ltd |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | QAD 1733/0904 |
Summary
What's involved with this role:
Role: Procurement Manager
Job Ref: QAD 1733/0904
Pay Rate: Competitive Market rate
Hours per week: 37 hours per week
Contract Length: Anticipated 8 months
Location: Reading, West Berkshire – Hybrid working
We are seeking a Procurement Manager to support and execute strategic sourcing activities including supplier evaluation and selection, contract negotiation, business award and contract handover to the business.
Key accountabilities:
Lead procurement strategy development, including category management, supplier selection, and contract negotiation.
Provide leadership and guidance to the procurement team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation.
Set clear performance objectives and expectations for team members, and provide regular feedback and coaching to support their professional development.
Lead strategic sourcing initiatives to identify and evaluate potential vendors, assess their capabilities, and negotiate favourable terms and pricing.
Develop and implement vendor management strategies to optimise supplier relationships and drive value for the company.
Key requirements:
Demonstrable knowledge/experience of public sector procurement regulations and experience of applying these to contracts and procurements.
Excellent Stakeholder management skills - Experience in liaising with a broad range of government stakeholders, and their suppliers
An understanding of, and experience in procuring across various categories
An understanding of and experience in managing contracts
Knowledge of and experience in using Crown Commercial Service procurement frameworks
Experience in liaising with a broad range of government stakeholders, and their suppliers
Experience in delivering high value procurements
Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for.
Security Clearance: Active SC clearance highly desirable
Please send your CV directly to centralgov@tclrec.com
If you consider yourself to have a disability or if you are a veteran, and you meet the essential criteria for the role, you will be put forward for the ‘Guaranteed Interview’ scheme whereby you will have the opportunity to discuss this role and your suitability with a member of the Sourcing team.
If you are successful in securing this role, please note that for the entire duration of this contract, regardless of extension you will be working this role at the equivalent PAYE rate that has been advertised. For absolute clarity, we only work on a PAYE basis. If you wish to understand PAYE vs Umbrella more, please let us know and we can send you some additional information.
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Please ensure that your CV addresses the following items:
Your recent UK working experience going back at least 5 years, or full employment history if you have been working for fewer years than this.
Your availability to work either immediately, or at short notice.
Qualifications and experience relevant to the job role – please give full details within your CV document
As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we provide the best talent and encourage all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.
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Job Ref: QAD 1733/0904
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