Assistant Procurement Manager

Executive Connect LTD; Stockton-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm in Stockton-on-Tees is seeking an Assistant Procurement Manager to effectively lead procurement functions, manage contracts, and oversee tender processes. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a background in procurement management. This role offers a competitive salary of £46,731.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement management.
• Strong leadership and performance management skills.
• Understanding of contract management and procurement legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage procurement functions effectively.
• Oversee tender processes and contract management.
• Work with stakeholders to design effective procurement solutions.

Job description

Overview

Assistant Procurement Manager (Tenders)

£46,731

Main responsibilities and requirements

• To be responsible for the effective and efficient leadership, performance and management of assigned services, staff and budgets to deputise for the Procurement Manager as required.
• To take specific responsibility for ensuring the requirements of all services are fully understood and articulated at all stages of procurement activity.
• Undertaking and overseeing tender, quotes and further competitions and ensuring appropriate contract management arrangements are established.
• This includes ensuring an ongoing knowledge and understanding of factors affecting service design and provision, relevant legislation, local and national policy and the current and emerging supplier/provider markets.
• To directly manage staff assigned to the Procurement function, ensuring that quality, performance, service and financial objectives are achieved.
• To lead and participate in all stages of the tender process.
• To develop and maintain detailed intelligence about suppliers/providers and maintain good working relationships and to deliver appropriate market support training, development and shaping activity.
• To work in partnership with all stakeholders to understand business needs and design solutions and contract and supplier management arrangements.
• To produce and manage a contract register and procurement plan and liaise with client departments to ensure the register and plan are maintained, adequately resourced and delivered.
• To produce appropriately detailed procurement strategies for all contracts including budget baselines, objectives, collaboration, route to market, contract and lotting strategies, purchasing standards, call-off mechanisms, payment mechanisms etc.
• To provide training and support to the Strategic Procurement Team in procurement related legislation, guidance and best practice.

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