Procurement Manager

4 weeks ago


Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom Essex County Council Full time

Job Summary

Essex County Council is seeking a skilled Procurement Manager to join its Children and Families team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of the procurement life cycle in the Children's residential and semi-independent accommodation categories, with a focus on delivering high-quality services and minimizing costs.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Develop and implement category strategies to ensure alignment with commissioning objectives.
  2. Lead major projects and tenders, ensuring compliance with legislation and ECC policies.
  3. Manage suppliers to ensure they consistently meet performance standards.
  4. Identify and investigate contractual, commercial, and market risks.
  5. Provide support and advice to stakeholders on contractual and procurement matters.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have good commercial acumen, experience in complex commercial environments, and knowledge of category management and contract law. They will also be able to collaborate with stakeholders and exert influence on decision-makers.

About Essex County Council

Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. The council expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.


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