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Strategic Procurement Manager
| Posting date: | 24 July 2024 |
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| Salary: | £48,350 to £59,421 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 August 2024 |
| Location: | City of Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 1DF |
| Company: | Pertemps Recruitment Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 53744592 |
Summary
Position: Strategic Procurement Manager
Salary: Grade UE08 £48,350 – £59,421 per annum
Contract: Fixed-Term, 12 months
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Location: Edinburgh-based with Hybrid working
About the Role
Are you ready to make a significant impact in a world-class institution? We are seeking a Strategic Procurement Manager to join our clients dynamic and innovative team. In this role, you will be responsible for the tendering, award, and contract management of a diverse range of procurement projects, as well as leading strategic initiatives based on market engagement and spend analyses.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the tendering, award, and contract management processes for various procurement projects.
- Lead strategic initiatives derived from market engagement and spend analyses.
- Deliver innovative procurement solutions aligned with the companies’ objectives and Government policies.
- Engage with a broad spectrum of internal and external stakeholders.
- Exercise initiative and discretion in managing strategic procurements.
To be successful in this role, you will be:
- Self-motivated and proactive: Driven to shape and develop the procurement service.
- Experienced: Practical experience and theoretical knowledge of end-to-end tendering procedures, including eTendering systems.
- Skilled in contract management: A solid grounding in in-life contract and supplier relationship management.
- Detail-oriented: Excellent computing literacy, numerical analysis skills, and attention to detail.
- Strong communicator: Excellent communication and negotiation skills coupled with sound commercial judgment.
Desirable Criteria:
- CIPS Qualified (or equivalent).
- Experience with public procurement regulations/legislation.
- Senior stakeholder management experience.
- Proven track record in delivering strategic projects.
- Experience in a Higher Education environment.
Salary: Grade UE08 £48,350 – £59,421 per annum
Contract: Fixed-Term, 12 months
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Location: Edinburgh-based with Hybrid working
About the Role
Are you ready to make a significant impact in a world-class institution? We are seeking a Strategic Procurement Manager to join our clients dynamic and innovative team. In this role, you will be responsible for the tendering, award, and contract management of a diverse range of procurement projects, as well as leading strategic initiatives based on market engagement and spend analyses.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the tendering, award, and contract management processes for various procurement projects.
- Lead strategic initiatives derived from market engagement and spend analyses.
- Deliver innovative procurement solutions aligned with the companies’ objectives and Government policies.
- Engage with a broad spectrum of internal and external stakeholders.
- Exercise initiative and discretion in managing strategic procurements.
To be successful in this role, you will be:
- Self-motivated and proactive: Driven to shape and develop the procurement service.
- Experienced: Practical experience and theoretical knowledge of end-to-end tendering procedures, including eTendering systems.
- Skilled in contract management: A solid grounding in in-life contract and supplier relationship management.
- Detail-oriented: Excellent computing literacy, numerical analysis skills, and attention to detail.
- Strong communicator: Excellent communication and negotiation skills coupled with sound commercial judgment.
Desirable Criteria:
- CIPS Qualified (or equivalent).
- Experience with public procurement regulations/legislation.
- Senior stakeholder management experience.
- Proven track record in delivering strategic projects.
- Experience in a Higher Education environment.