Procurement Manager

3 weeks ago

Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom Essex County Council Full time
Job Title: Procurement Manager - Corporate

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to join our Corporate team, responsible for managing transformational procurement projects to support the corporate service and technology categories.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the development, maintenance, and implementation of category strategies, ensuring alignment to commissioning objectives.
  • Develop and implement innovative approaches and solutions in the delivery of complex projects to enhance levels of service and minimize costs.
  • Collaborate with and exert influence on Directors, Senior Managers, and Members as to the commercial and financial viability of differing commercial options for specific projects within complex and often contentious environments.
  • Manage suppliers to ensure they consistently achieve the performance standards set out in contracts and that adequate controls are in place to protect the Authority's interests.
  • Take a proactive approach to identifying and investigating contractual, commercial, and market risks to ensure continuity of supply and protect the Authority's interests.
  • Operate a continuous improvement approach to identify and deliver ongoing changes while also leading the negotiation of commercial and contractual changes to ensure they consistently meet business requirements.
  • Lead major projects and tenders, ensuring all sourcing activity fully complies with appropriate legislation and regulation while also complying with ECC policies.
  • Work collaboratively with incumbent suppliers and potential new entrants to identify gaps in market provision and explore opportunities to close those gaps.
  • Provide support and advice to stakeholders regarding any contractual or procurement matters.
  • Support the adoption of best practice approaches with the aim of ensuring that the Procurement function is seen as 'best in class.'
Requirements:
  • Educated to degree level with a relevant professional qualification such as MCIPS and/or equivalent demonstrable work experience with evidence of continuing professional development.
  • Knowledge of category management and experience of using this methodology in complex commercial environments to deliver significant cost or service improvements.
  • A demonstrable track record of managing multi-million pound strategic contracts in business-critical environments, including evidence of defining, measuring, and improving key elements of supplier performance.
  • Experience of delivering continuous improvements in large, strategic arrangements with evidence of generating significant cost and service benefits.
  • Knowledge of contract law and legislation relevant to the specific category/categories within their control and its impact on market management, finance, and contractual arrangements.
  • Extensive knowledge of public sector procurement law with an ability to explain the law to non-procurement staff and find pragmatic solutions to potential legal difficulties.
  • Comprehensive negotiating skills appropriate to multi-million pound contracts and experience of planning and delivering successful negotiations.
  • Experience of working in a political environment and skilled in understanding and responding to different perspectives.
About Us:

Essex County Council is a Disability Confident Leader and is committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. We are also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

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