Procurement & Contracts Manager

North Shields

£36-42k DOE

Jackson Hogg Procurement division are delighted to be partnering with a procurement consultancy business based near North Shields on the appointment of a Procurement & Contracts Manager to join their small, close-knit team on a full-time and permanent basis.

This role will be based on site during probationary period, before then offering a hybrid working pattern of 3 days in office and 2 days from home.

The Procurement & Contracts Manager will undertake a range of activities to support and create innovative procurement solutions and to effectively manage the delivery of projects, it's Customers and Supply Chain Partners while having a full awareness of and supporting the achievement of the business objectives. This role will require you to lead on defined projects working on your own initiative.

The Role:

* Define the requirements of Public Sector Partners to enable the design of full tender documentation packs and deliver procurement activity on behalf of partners

* Liaise with partners and colleagues in order to deliver procurement activity effectively

* Develop detailed knowledge and understanding of public sector procurement regulations to ensure all outputs are fully compliant

* Provide procurement support on projects, strategic procurement activities (frameworks, DPS etc.) and call-off procurement activity

* Build long-term partnerships with Supply Chain Partners through clear, consistent management of projects during the delivery phase

* Provide monthly updates of project invoicing to enable company to claim income and monitor ongoing Financial forecasting

* Research improved ways of working in order to achieve further efficiencies across the Membership.

* Be able to utilise IT software packages to deliver all elements of our procurement offer, particularly use of e-procurement portals.

* Undertake market and supply chain analysis.

* Undertake commercial and qualitative evaluations of various procurement projects

* Work effectively as a team member, actively managing all prosper accounts and progress with team members as appropriate.

* Represent the organisation in a professional and knowledgeable manner to all stakeholders, partners and potential members displaying a full understanding of the business.

* Attend and, where appropriate, lead meetings with the team members and third parties as appropriate, taking minutes when required.

* Arrange meetings/events as appropriate including organising venues, amenities, agendas, distribution of paperwork.

Benefits:

* Annual leave starting at 26 days per year which increases with service up to 31 days plus bank holidays

* Employer pension contribution up to 9%

* Hybrid working after probationary period

* Private health care

* Death in service benefit

* Critical illness cover

* Training and development opportunities

Person Specification:

* Has detailed knowledge and experience of procurement regulation and processes and the understanding to devise and create effective procurement solutions

* Understands the Contract Management process and implements a clear strategy to build strong relationships

* Excellent planning and organisational ability

* Excellent computer skills - particularly Microsoft Office applications: Excel, Word etc.

* Excellent communication skills both written and oral and the ability to speak articulately and confidently

* Ability to analyse information and use data effectively to inform decision making

* Ambitious and resilient, welcomes a fast paced, dynamic and changing environment

* An achiever always focused on the key deliverables with a can-do mentality

* CIPS qualified would be advantageous but not essential

For more information, please contact Gemma Yeadon | Sector Lead - Procurement at Jackson Hogg