We have a two year FTC for an experienced Procurement Manager.
The role is 30 hours per week and based in central Cheltenham.
The purpose of the role of Procurement Manager is:
To be an integral part of Contracts and Procurement team, supporting the business in providing an excellent service to all stakeholders.
Support the management of a portfolio of procurement projects covering a varied supply base.
Manage aspects of procurement across the business from commissioning through to contract management.
Support tender activity across the business.
Key duties and responsibilities:
Support the delivery of an effective compliant procurement function and corporate procurement strategy.
Keeping up to date with relevant policy and legislative changes.
Work to support or lead procurement projects/tendering activities, arranging and attending project/review meetings as required.
To undertake procurement options appraisals to identify/recommend/report on the most effective method of procuring the services/goods required.
To manage early market engagement/soft market testing exercises, to ensure the development of informed procurement documentation/specifications, tailored to meet business needs.
Effective communication and engagement with stakeholders, including external suppliers.
Supporting the delivery of the procurement workplan and contracts register.
Lead the procurement of and role out of an internal procurement/ tendering portal.
Essential requirements
Worked in a procurement environment.
Experience of producing tendering documentation for public sector organisations
Experience of managing tenders.
Experience of conducting soft market testing exercises.
Built and maintained productive relationships, including those with key stakeholders and external organisations.
Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.