Senior Procurement and Contract Manager

Royal British Legion; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in the UK is seeking a Senior Procurement and Contract Manager to lead their Procurement team. This role involves implementing procurement strategies, managing a small team, and engaging with stakeholders to enhance procurement practices. With competitive benefits such as flexible working options and generous holiday, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact supporting armed forces communities. The ideal candidate will have leadership experience in procurement and contract management.

Benefits

28 days paid holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension contributions

Flexible working options

Employee Assistance Programme

Development courses

Opportunities to volunteer

Qualifications

• Experience in managing significant procurement streams in a leadership capacity.
• Demonstrated experience in procurement finance.
• Proven ability to engage and influence key internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Line management of 2x Procurement and Contract Managers.
• Provide commercial leadership for multi-million-pound contracts.
• Engage stakeholders to enhance procurement practices.
• Lead complex negotiations through to contract award.

Skills

Procurement strategy and planning

Data analysis

Influencing internal stakeholders

Negotiation skills

Job description

Are you a Procurement professional looking for a new opportunity? Would you like a key role within the busy Procurement team of a leading UK Charity?

We have an opportunity for a Senior Procurement and Contract Manager to join our team to own the strategy and delivery of procurement for our Services business areas.

Leading a small team, this role will see you responsible for implementing procurement and contract management best practice to deliver on all technical and commercial requirements for your areas. Supporting the Head of Procurement, you will be implementing transformation activities to make RBL Procurement a best-in-sector function and ensuring we achieve value for money from all third party spend whilst minimising risk.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Line management of 2x Procurement and Contract Managers
• Provide commercial leadership to the team in tendering, negotiations and subsequent supplier management for multi-million-pound contracts
• Engage and embed with relevant internal stakeholder teams to drive improved procurement practice and early engagement in a true business partner model
• Defining and gaining buy-in for category strategies and plans to maximise the value and reduced risk from third party agreements
• Proactively leading high value complex negotiations through to contract award and when required, intervening to solve urgent business needs
• Support the generation of reports and the identification and validation of savings opportunities to RBL’s Directors and Exec Board

Procurement in the UK’s largest armed forces charity offers a fulfilling blend of meaningful impact, professional growth, collaborative work and stimulating challenges. You'll contribute to a valuable cause, collaborate with passionate individuals, and gain specialised expertise while navigating complex procurement challenges.

You will have experience of managing significant procurement streams in a leadership capacity. You will be able to demonstrate experience of procurement strategy and planning, data analysis and procurement finance and will be confident in engaging and influencing key internal stakeholders.

You will be contracted to our Haig House hub with a minimum expectation of two days per week working in person at the hub and flexibility for working remotely/at home when not on site.

Benefits

Employee benefits include –

• 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
• Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%
• Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
• Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
• Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
• Opportunities to volunteer
• Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert. Our shortlisting is performed on the evidence provided in your application against the Essential and Desirable criteria in the Person Specification.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

Interview Dates

First Stage (virtual): 9th-13th February Second Stage (in person): 23rd-27th February

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

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