Procurement and Contracts Director

2 weeks ago


Grays, Thurrock, United Kingdom WE Talent Full time

Job Title: Procurement and Contracts Manager

Job Summary:

WE Talent is seeking a highly skilled Procurement and Contracts Manager to join our client's team in Thurrock. As a key member of the procurement team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing the procurement strategy, maintaining the procurement system, and managing relationships with key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

  • To obtain maximum value from frameworks and from the relationship with external organisations.
  • Lead procurement and contracts process improvements.
  • Facilitate the tendering of contracts to ensure compliance with legislation as well as financial regulations.
  • Manage and build relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Supplier base management, including compliance with the Modern Slavery Act.
  • Providing reporting & Business Partnering to the wider business, including issuing supplier spend reports and identifying / following up on opportunities for cost savings.
  • To develop the Service Level Agreement for the Procurement function and monitor the performance against this.
  • Preparing and ensuring internal processes are reviewed and updated to be ready for the go-live of the new procurement act.

Requirements:

  • Experience in a similar role within the public sector is essential.
  • CIPS/MCIPS would be highly advantageous.
  • Sufficient knowledge and aptitude to create new procedures and working practices and develop future strategy is required.
  • Knowledge of project management techniques would be advantageous.
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong Supplier Relationship skills, with experience in contract management and writing.
  • Understanding and qualified in the new procurement act 2023.

Benefits:

  • 30 days leave.
  • Local Government Pension.
  • Discounted on site Hair and Beauty facilities.
  • Free Eye test and contribution towards glasses.
  • Enhanced sick pay and family (subject to policy terms).
  • Free On-site parking (subject to space/permits).
  • Wellbeing and health support.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Flu Jabs.

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