Interim Procurement Lead

3 days ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Austin Fraser Full time

We are looking for an experienced Interim Procurement Lead to join our team at Austin Fraser. This is a unique opportunity to work on a challenging project as an Interim Category Manager for Professional Services, covering maternity leave.

The role will be based in the Midlands, with hybrid working available for the successful candidate. The salary for this position is approximately £70,000 - £90,000 per annum, remunerated at band 8a NHS Agency capped rates.

Job Description:

  • Take charge of the Corporate procurement function primarily within the Professional Services category and support across other areas such as Estates, Facilities Management, IT, and Capital works;
  • Develop and implement work plans and cost improvement programmes on an annual basis with regular reviews and updates throughout the year to deliver agreed objectives and targets;
  • Oversee complex procurement/tender exercises, including the creation of tender and contract documentation;
  • Provide expert procurement guidance across a broad spectrum of areas;
  • Maintain and develop excellent relationships with departments and key stakeholders to maximise performance and efficiencies;
  • Foster collaborative working relationships between the organisation and suppliers, ensuring performance standards are consistently achieved, monitored, and managed effectively;
  • Work closely with the relevant department(s) to identify Corporate projects in need of procurement support and/or contractual requirements and implement changes successfully;
  • Negotiate contracts face-to-face, utilising well-prepared analysis, adopting appropriate strategic negotiation methodology to overcome barriers to acceptance and achieve the desired/best possible outcome.

Requirements:

  • Demonstrable experience of working in a Procurement team and managing Corporate Services procurements, primarily Professional Services;
  • Proven expertise of contract, stakeholder, and supplier management;
  • Sound knowledge of contract management;
  • Knowledge of best practice in Procurement & supply;
  • Experience in Public Sector or NHS procurement;
  • Experience in using online Tendering platforms such as Atamis.


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