Head of Procurement

Are you looking to manage the Procurement of Logistics department of a large Public Sector organisation?

Client Details

Public Sector Organisation based in Greater Manchester

Description

Key responsibilities will include:

• To manage the Procurement and Logistics function
• Develop and implement a purchasing strategy across the organisation
• Liaise with the Assistant Director of Finance to review and deliver procurement
• Build and maintain strong working relationships to gain buy- in and engagement with the key stakeholders
• Challenge, enhance and standardise existing procurement practices to ensure conformity of approach, generate economies of scale and deliver better value for money
• Deliver a category approach to ensure the procurement resources align with all operational and functional organisational
• Build and grow the procurement team by utilising strong change management techniques and focusing on people development.
• Build superior supplier relationship management capability within the team and through continuous business improvement
• Maintain relationships with existing suppliers and source new suppliers as required
• Oversee procurement system and data strategy; Implement new tools to support the function and the wider business

In addition you will also be responsible for developing an operating model for a centre-led procurement function and develop an appropriate public sector procurement strategy and procurement/contract management framework.

Profile

• Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS) or equivalent (HD)
• OJEU Experience
• Experience of developing a public sector procurement function and procurement strategies
  Experience of developing and/or delivering efficiency gains
• At least two years senior management experience in procurement
• Ability to provide leadership on technical and organisational issues
• Well developed negotiating and influencing skills

Job Offer

Competitive Salary and Generous Package