Quality and Compliance Manager

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Job summary

A leading procurement consultancy is seeking a Quality and Compliance Manager to ensure compliance with procurement regulations and improve quality processes. The role involves overseeing tendering activities, providing operational advice, and leading business improvement initiatives. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to sustainability and social impact.

Benefits

Income Protection

Life Assurance

Private Medical Insurance

Health Cash Plan

Pension Scheme

Holiday Trading

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Employee Support Services

Exclusive Mobile Deals

Qualifications

• Extensive procurement experience, preferably in the public sector.
• Excellent knowledge of public procurement policy and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Public Contract Regulations and procurement legislation.
• Oversee FTS tendering activities and provide operational advice.
• Lead business improvement initiatives across the procurement function.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Organizational Awareness

Teamwork

Education

MCIPS

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Quality and Compliance Manager

Location: Warrington

Our client is a trusted procurement partner, using cutting-edge technology and strategic expertise to help organizations optimise their spending and drive sustainable value. They provide procurement consultancy, compliant solutions such as frameworks and Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS), and procurement technology and analytics through their bespoke platform across the public and private sectors.

Due to continued expansion and business requirements, we are seeking a dedicated and experienced Quality & Compliance Manager (QCM) to ensure our procurement processes remain at the forefront of compliance and quality. The QCM will be responsible for maintaining and improving our frameworks, dynamic purchasing systems, and dynamic markets, ensuring full compliance with relevant legislation including Public Contract Regulations 2015, the Procurement Act 2023, and the Procurement Regulations 2024. This role involves overseeing FTS tendering activities, providing operational advice on regulatory requirements, and leading business improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities:

1. Ensure compliance with Public Contract Regulations 2015, Procurement Act 2023, and Procurement Regulations 2024.
2. Oversee FTS tendering activities to ensure high quality and compliance.
3. Provide day-to-day operational advice to procurement teams and the wider business.
4. Lead business improvement initiatives across the procurement function.
5. Undertake specific tendering exercises as needed.
6. Manage PMO activities to ensure procurement timelines are met.
7. Respond to legislative and policy changes and embed them into procurement processes.
8. Provide training on quality and compliance matters.
9. Maintain and improve standard templates to reflect regulatory requirements and best practices.
10. Develop, maintain, and apply standard operating procedures.
11. Maintain document control and quality assurance processes.
12. Advise on procurement-related matters such as TUPE and GDPR.
13. Liaise with external legal advisors on legal matters.
14. Respond to situations that could lead to legal challenges.
15. Maintain the integrity of standard terms and conditions.
16. Lead on e-tendering platform maintenance.
17. Develop and manage the Procurement Internal Manual.
18. Support professional development programs for procurement professionals.
19. Implement, monitor, and advise on the Quality Management System, maintaining ISO standards.

Person Specification:

• Tenacious, compliant, logical, methodical, and determined.
• Skilled influencer and challenger.
• Extensive procurement experience, preferably in the public sector.
• Excellent knowledge of public procurement policy and legislation.
• Relevant professional qualification such as MCIPS.
• Strong communication, influence, and persuasion skills.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational awareness, teamwork, and flexibility.

Key Competencies:

• Passionate & Motivated
• People First
• Lead by Example
• One Step Ahead
• Project Management
• Achievement Drive
• Business Focus
• Change Management
• Customer Focus
• Impact & Influence
• Initiative
• Organizational Awareness
• Quality Focus
• Teamwork

Benefits:

• Income Protection – 75% of salary covered if unable to work due to illness (post-probation)
• Life Assurance – 4x basic salary paid as a tax-free lump sum (post-probation)
• Private Medical Insurance (PMI) – Fully funded cover with family extension options (post-probation)
• Health Cash Plan – Reimbursement for medical expenses & discounted gym membership (post-probation)
• Pension Scheme – 5% employer match with salary exchange option
• Holiday Trading – Buy or sell up to 5 days annually (December)
• Cycle to Work Scheme – Salary sacrifice bike purchases up to £1,000 (post-probation)
• Electric Vehicle Scheme – Lease an EV via salary sacrifice (eligible after 12 months)
• Employee Support Services – Access to legal, financial, bereavement, and medical advice (immediate eligibility)
• Exclusive Mobile Deals – Discounted EE contracts for employees & up to 5 friends/family

Join our team and be part of a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a meaningful difference for our planet and society.

Work Environment:

Our client is based at our Head Office in Birchwood, Warrington.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace, embracing a wide range of perspectives and backgrounds. We ensure all employees are treated equally and not discriminated against under the Equality Act 2010. We are dedicated to creating stronger communities through innovative solutions and partnerships that drive our ESG goals, maximize social value, and positively impact people's lives. As a B Corp, we meet high standards of social and environmental impact.