Procurement Manager

3 days ago

Surrey, United Kingdom Reed Procurement & Supply Chain Full time

Main Duties
- Working with the Head of Procurement, develop and implement the procurement strategy for the Federation, analysing and interpreting spend data and information from academies in line with the Federation’s vision and values
- Ensure that the Federation has appropriate procurement policies and procedures in place to ensure compliance with current Public Contracts Regulations and The Academies Trust Handbook
- Maintain an accurate and up to date register of all live contracts across the Federation
- Provide oversight and guidance to support effective management of contracts and take responsibility for the management of key Federation or regional level contracts, such as catering (including regular quality assurance meetings)
- Manage procurement processes and lead procurement related projects in order to deliver compliant and effective outcomes for the Federation
- To lead on tenders and EU procurement, where applicable, to ensure adherence to procurement legislation
- Provide system and procedural training to key Federation and academy based staff to promote good practice and reduce risk to the Federation
- Provide guidance and support to colleagues who undertake low level procurement activities to ensure compliance with Federation procedures and legislative requirements, ensuring value for money

Qualifications & Experience
- A degree and/or professional qualification relevant to the post and/or equivalent learning through professional experience
- Member, or working towards membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS)
- A minimum of three years’ experience of leading and managing a range of compliant procurement activities, including drafting tender and contract documentation to effectively manage commercial risk
- Experience of undertaking analysis of spend, markets, supplier trends and capabilities
- Experience of supplier due diligence and auditing to ensure suppliers meet the high ethical standards in line with the vision and values of the Federation
- Experience of awarding and managing contracts across a range of goods, works and services to ensure the Federation receives value for money during the life of the contract.

Rewards & Benefits
Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range oftop-quality training programmes delivered at every level to senior leadership.

We look for talented individuals who share our vision for creating exceptional places of learning, and are committed to ensuring that every child in London has access to the best possible education.

In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes ourPerformance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits.
Our head office staff also benefit from flexible working on a core hours basis, offering the opportunity to choose the working hours that suit you.
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