Interim Procurement Manager

A Local Authority in the South Yorkshire are currently looking for an interim Procurement Manager for a period of 3-6 months. You will be working for a Local Authority that are recognised as one of the best performing councils in the country, and provide a number of services to over 200,000 people

Key responsibilities of a Procurement Manager are:

• Mentoring and developing junior staff
• Excellent Supplier Relationship Management. Being able to manage current suppliers, introducing new suppliers and building long term relationships to enable continuous improvement
• Be a part of new contract negotiations
• Liaising with key stakeholders
• Providing commissioning support
• Developing and implementing category management
• Business case development
• Managing a number of procurement projects
• Lead investigation on commercial models
• Lead development of category plans
• Support effective mobilisation of contracts
• Supplier & spend analysis and performance reports

The successful applicant will:

• Be MCIPS (or working towards), Prince2 Qualified or qualified by experience
• Have a proven track record in improving procurement delivery and perception within an organisation
• Have advanced Microsoft Office knowledge
• Have excellent internal and external communication skills
• Have the ability to manage numerous projects simultaneouslyThis is an excellent opportunity for a Procurement Specialist to work with a large Local Authority in South Yorkshire. This role offers attractive rates, longevity and is a fantastic challenge.

If you feel your experience matches the above criteria and are interested in this role, please send your CV to Liam Cox at Sellick Partnership or give me a call for a confidential chat.

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