Procurement Manager (part-time)

Dovetail and Slate; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Procurement Manager to join their team in Staffordshire. This part-time role involves ensuring the best value in purchasing goods and services while developing and improving procurement policies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement, particularly within the public sector, and be adept at identifying cost-saving opportunities. Excellent communication skills are essential for influencing and supporting staff in their purchasing needs. Join a leading education provider committed to making a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in procurement, ideally in the public sector.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee procurement policies ensuring compliance.
• Manage formal tendering processes for major purchases.

Skills

Procurement Management

Cost-saving Strategies

Supplier Performance Monitoring

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Education

Level 4 qualification in procurement and supply (CIPS Level 4)

Job description

Procurement Manager

• Reports to: Financial Controller
• Location: Staffordshire
• Salary: Competitive Salary
• Type: Permanent, Part-time

Dovetail and Slate are recruiting on behalf of a leading education provider based in Staffordshire who need someone to ideally start immediately.

Role Purpose

• Ensure the organisation secures the best value when purchasing goods and services.
• Create and improve procurement policies and systems to save money and comply with regulations.
• Ensure all purchasing activities follow internal policies and legal requirements.

Primary Duties

• Develop and oversee clear procurement policies and ensure they are properly followed.
• Provide helpful and cost-effective support to staff for their purchasing needs.
• Review and implement strategies to achieve better value by reducing the number of suppliers.
• Manage formal tendering processes for major purchases.
• Maintain oversight of key contracts and keep an up-to-date list of approved suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and suggest improvements where necessary.

Requirements

• Hold a Level 4 qualification in procurement and supply (such as CIPS Level 4).
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Have strong experience working in a procurement environment, ideally within the public sector.
• Be capable of identifying cost-saving opportunities and improving procurement processes.
• Possess excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and support others.

If this role is of interest, please send your CV through to Hugo Mather at Dovetail & Slate:

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants, and clients to share this commitment.

This role may involve work with under 18's or vulnerable adults. Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Dovetail and Slate ltd acts as an Employment Agency (perm) and an Employment Business (temp/contract).

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