Procurement and Contracts Manager
- Recruiter
- Goodman Masson Limited
- Location
- England, London, City of London
- Salary
- Up to £40000.00 per annum
- Posted
- 10 Jan 2022
- Closes
- 07 Feb 2022
- Ref
- BBBH115520
- Contact
- Jessica Lazaro
- Job Title
- Purchase Ledger
- Category
- Public Sector
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
An academy trust is looking for a Procurement and Contracts Manager to join their team. This is perm position based in Croydon.
Duties
- Working with the Head of Procurement, develop and implement the procurement strategy, analysing and interpreting spend data and information from academies in line with our vision and values
- Ensure that the Federation has appropriate procurement policies and procedures in place to ensure compliance with current Public Contracts Regulations
- Maintain an accurate and up to date register of all live contracts
- Provide oversight and guidance to support effective management of contracts and take responsibility for the management of key contracts
- Manage procurement processes and lead procurement related projects in order to deliver compliant and effective outcomes
- To lead on tenders and EU procurement, where applicable, to ensure adherence to procurement legislation
- Provide system and procedural training to key staff to promote good practice and reduce risk
- Provide guidance and support to colleagues who undertake low level procurement activities to ensure compliance with procedures and legislative requirements, ensuring value for money
Qualifications & Experience
- A degree and/or professional qualification relevant to the post and/or equivalent learning through professional experience
- Member, or working towards membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS)
- A minimum of three years' experience of leading and managing a range of compliant procurement activities, including drafting tender and contract documentation to effectively manage commercial risk
- Experience of undertaking analysis of spend, markets, supplier trends and capabilities
- Experience of supplier due diligence and auditing to ensure suppliers meet the high ethical standards in line with key visions and values
- Experience of awarding and managing contracts across a range of goods, works and services to ensure the Federation receives value for money during the life of the contract.
- Experience of providing advice and support to colleagues at all levels on good practice in contracting and purchasing