Framework Strategy Manager

2 days ago

Kings Hill, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

Role: Framework Strategy Manager

Location: Kings Hill/Remote

Salary: £50,000 to £55,000pa DOE (Plus performance bonus)

LASER, part of the Commercial Services Group, are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Framework Strategy Manager to join their high performing team. The Framework Strategy Manager is accountable for developing and implementing a strategy to procure and maintain a range of public sector compliant purchasing frameworks that align to the strategic direction of the Energy & Carbon division.

The Framework Strategy Manager plays a critical role in understanding the direction of the Energy & Carbon division’s markets and ensuring existing and new frameworks are procured that are comprehensive, flexible and easy to use, contractually robust and performance managed throughout their duration.

LASER is a provider of de-carbonisation and energy services for the public sector based in Kings Hill, Kent. Our story began in 1989 when Kent County Council established us as the energy division of Commercial Services Group (CSG), which is wholly owned by Kent County Council. We were tasked with helping public sector organisations throughout the UK achieve their energy cost reduction goals.

Key duties -

Strategic Planning: Develop and own a strategic plan for framework development, adoption, and optimisation aligned with the Energy & Carbon Divisions goals and objectives by setting targets, developing plans to achieve those targets, and outlining the actions and initiatives required to implement the plan effectively.

Framework Development: Lead the development of frameworks tailored to the Energy & Carbon Division’s customers’ existing and emerging requirements, ensuring they are compliant to public sector procurement processes, they are competitive and that they adhere to industry standards and best practices.

Framework Procurement: Produce ITT documents (with input from internal client) which comply with procurement regulations and CSG standards. Plan and manage procurement process from start to finish, report progress, blockers or concerns to senior management. Advertise tenders, receive responses, evaluate responses (with support of wider E&C team members) and administer framework contracts.

Leadership and line management: Provide strong leadership and line management support to direct reports and build/develop a strong and positive culture across wider indirect report network.

Commercialisation: Leveraging and monetising frameworks, both existing and new, to ensure the offer is commercially beneficial to the business but also demonstrates good value for money to its customer base.

Performance Measurement: Establish metrics and KPIs to measure the effectiveness of frameworks and track their impact on organisational efficiency and productivity.

Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement efforts to optimise existing frameworks based on feedback, usage data, and changing business requirements. Work specifically on optimizing and broadening our offer for self-serve frameworks.
What we need from you –

CIPS Qualified to level 5 and working towards level 6

Experience of developing, owning and implementing a strategic plan, aligned with business objectives and outcomes

Experience of category and framework management

Experience in effectively managing procurement activities and in negotiating beneficial contracts for both E&C and its customers

Experience operating at Senior Management level, including managing other Senior Managers and professionals.

Demonstrable success of team leadership, either through formal management responsibility or a history of mentoring / supporting / developing senior level colleagues

Commercially astute – possess the intellectual curiosity, capacity and capability to analyse complex issues, make well-judged decisions and take timely action

An understanding of the Energy Industry (Desirable) 
In return, CSG will offer you:

25 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Birthday off work

Life assurance cover

Company pension

Flexible first, hybrid working

A culture of progression & development

Shopping discounts & retailer offers

Team & company events

eLearning portal

EAP programme

Referral scheme

Health & Wellbeing platform

Health Cash Plan initiative

Discounted gym membership
About Commercial Services Group

Commercial Services Group (CSG) is the largest, local authority-owned trading company (LATCO) in the UK, wholly owned by Kent County Council. CSG generates over £800m in revenue per annum and provides services to over 16,000 education and public sector customers globally.

CSG is striving to be recognised as the global leader in Education and Public Sector services, currently operating in 86 countries, with 1,800 staff across 26 trading brands, providing expertise ranging from: HR Services, IT Services, Energy, Education Resources, Procurement and many more

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