Procurement Manager

3 weeks ago


Chelmsford, United Kingdom Advanced Resource Managers Limited Full time

Procurement Manager - Chelmsford
- Permanent - £50,000 DOE
ARM are partnering with one of the largest and most dynamic local authorities in the UK who are looking for a Procurement Manager to join them on a permanent basis.
This role within the corporate team will have responsibility for managing transformational projects

**Responsibilities**:

- Lead the development, maintenance and implementation of category strategies
- Develop and implement innovative approaches and solutions in the delivery of complex projects
- Manage suppliers to ensure they consistently achieve the performance standards.
- Take a proactive approach to identifying and investigating contractual, commercial and market risks
- Operate a continuous improvement approach to identify and deliver on-going changes
- Lead major projects and tenders, ensuring all sourcing activity fully complies with appropriate legislation and regulation
- Work collaboratively with incumbent suppliers and potential new entrants to identify gaps in market
- Provide support and advice to stakeholders regarding any contractual or procurement matters.
- Support the adoption of best practice approaches
**Requirements**:

- Educated to degree level with a relevant professional qualification such as MCIPS and or equivalent demonstrable work experience
- Knowledge of category management and experience of using this methodology in complex commercial environments.
- A demonstrable track record of managing multi-million pound strategic contracts
- Experience of delivering continuous improvements
- Knowledge of contract law and legislation relevant to the specific category / categories
- Extensive knowledge of public sector procurement law.
- Comprehensive negotiating skills appropriate to multi million pound contracts
- Experience of working in a political environment
This vacancy is being advertised by Advanced Resource Managers. ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions.
Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.

Disclaimer:
This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We providetechnical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the worldtoday. We will never send your CV without your permission.



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