Senior Procurement Manager

Hire Ground; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager in Greater London to oversee procurement strategies and policies. This role offers hybrid working with two days in the office and three remote. The candidate will be responsible for managing supplier relationships and ensuring compliance with legislation. Ideal applicants should have experience in tendering processes and be a member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply. The position is temp to perm and requires excellent communication and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in running a full tendering process.
• Ability to manage complex and varied workloads.
• Strong understanding of procurement legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and advice to senior managers on procurement.
• Liaise with business managers for purchasing activities.
• Develop and maintain a corporate contracts register.
• Contribute to business improvement projects.
• Provide user training on procurement policies.
• Implement and review procurement strategies.
• Assist internal and external auditors.

Skills

Good communication and problem-solving skills

Project management knowledge

Tendering process experience

Education

Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply membership

Job description

Senior Procurement Manager - to £50 000

Hybrid working 2 days in the office, with 3 days remote/ home based. The office is located near Elephant & Castle. Temp to perm preferred.

The Senior Procurement Manager is responsible for ensuring that the organisation purchases the goods and services that will best help them achieve their goals. Generally, that means finding supplier partners that strike a balance between quality and cost.

Responsibilities will also include reviewing past purchases. This evaluation determines vendor effectiveness, compliance and ultimately the business's return on investment.

The postholder will also provide advice on strategic and operational procurement matters, ensuring that all purchasing and contracting arrangements reflect best value and comply with legal requirements. Helping to develop, implement and review all procurement strategies, policies and procedures.

Main Responsibilities

• Providing support and advice to senior managers about procurement with regular feedback and reviews.
• Liaising with business managers to advise on all purchasing and contracting activities.
• Developing and maintaining a corporate contracts register.
• Contribute to the development of the annual efficiency programme, business improvement projects and other policies and procedures.
• Provide user training on procurement policies and procedures to ensure full compliance and understanding.
• Implementing and reviewing all procurement strategies, policies and procedures.
• Assist both the internal and external auditors.

Candidate Requirements

• Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply.
• Experience of running a full tendering process and knowledge of the legislation.
• Project management knowledge and handling complex and varied workloads.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills