Procurement and Contracts Manager

WE Talent are currently working with a business based in Thurrock who are looking for a Procurement and Contracts Manager.

This role is full time 37 hours a week, remote working on a Friday.

As the Procurement and Contracts manager you will ideally come from a Public Sector background. You will oversee the maintenance of the procurement system, where you will develop and implement the Procurement Strategy in-line with business.

Key duties of the role include;

• To obtain maximum value from frameworks and from the relationship with external organisations.
• Lead procurement and contracts process improvements.
• Facilitate the tendering of contracts to ensure compliance with legislation as well as financial regulations. Ensure that the required number of quotes are obtained / attached to the requisition, in order to comply with financial regulations.
• Manage and build relationships with key stakeholders.
• Supplier base management, including compliance with the Modern Slavery Act
• Providing reporting & Business Partnering to the wider business, including issuing supplier spend reports and identifying / following up on opportunities for cost savings
• To develop the Service Level Agreement for the Procurement function and monitor the performance against this.
• Preparing and ensuring internal processes are reviewed and updated to be ready for the go-live of the new procurement act

Skill/Experience Requirements:

• Experience in a similar role within the public sector is essential.
• CIPS/MCIPS would be highly advantageous.
• Sufficient knowledge and aptitude to create new procedures and working practices and develop future strategy is required.
• Knowledge of project management techniques would be advantageous.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Strong Supplier Relationship skills, with experience in contract management and writing.
• Understanding and qualified in the new procurement act 2023

The Benefits!

• 30 days leave
• Local Government Pension
• Discounted on site Hair and Beauty facilities
• Free Eye test and contribution towards glasses
• Enhanced sick pay and family (subject to policy terms)
• Free On-site parking (subject to space/permits)
• Wellbeing and health support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flu Jabs

If you have experience within procurement and are looking for a new role at the heart of a exciting business - apply now!

All successful candidates are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

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