Procurement Manager - Procurement Hub

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Cheltenham, Central London
Central London £38,656 - £43,186 Cheltenham £35,736 - £40,011

We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic Procurement Managers to join our diverse procurement team.


As a Procurement Manager, you will support the Procurement Lead by managing a small commercial team and actively seeking to build their capability through to enhancing the team’s impact through continuous development of working practices and approaches.


Engaging with customers at all levels, from project managers up to director level, you will provide a responsive, timely, efficient, sustainable and professional procurement service in line with commercial policy. You will work closely with our customers in highly  sensitive operational areas, supporting them through the delivery of goods and services. You will ensure timely delivery of procurement projects against the departmental work plan, in line with our customer requirements

Regular UK travel is required for this role.

Key Responsibilities:
•    Deliver a highly professional and valued service, managing and supporting others in the delivery of a range of procurement projects.

•    Monitor and review contract performance and delivery to ensure requirements and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are met.

•    Support the Procurement Lead, taking full responsibility for delegated duties that may include requirements gathering, contract implementation, contract management and tendering.

•    Contribute to the development of individual category strategies.

•    Apply best practice Commercial principles, assisting in the resolution of contractual issues in collaboration with experts, where required.

•    Analyse commercial risk and identify trade-offs in a commercial area of work.


The Person


You will possess a sound understanding and knowledge of best practice procurement processes, methodologies and practices, and have experience and enthusiasm for working in and developing a procurement and supply chain service. Experience of leading and motivating a small team to deliver positive outcomes, is preferable.

In particular we are very interested in people with procurement experience in services which includes framework orders, management of self-service catologues and requisitions.
Evidence of strong communicationl and customer relationship skills, alongside a good team working ethic, are essential for the role. You will have the ability to work with others collaboratively by engaging with customers at all levels, embeding change, resolving issues internally and helping teams to overcome setbacks.

Experience of securing value for money within a best practice procurement function and a minimum of 3 years procurement experience are desirable

You will be willing to work towards a CIPS or business equivalent qualification. Support can be provided to attain a relevant qualification.

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