We are looking for a seasoned Procurement Manager for an initial 3-month contract.

The Procurement Manager will provide commercial input to help shape and develop commercial thinking that improves outcomes and value for money..

This is a hybrid role with at least one day a week based in the Gloucester Office.

Up to £574 per day (inside IR35, via an umbrella company)

1 day a week in Gloucester

3 months, extendable

The ideal Procurement Manager will have:

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Extensive procurement management expertise.

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Delivered change and cost savings in a complex organisation in the public or private sector

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Worked with limited direct supervision and be able to balance short medium and long term priorities.

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Used analytical techniques to turn data and information into actions that improve value for money.

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Evaluated the makeup of cost and used cost reduction techniques to improve value for money.

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Built and maintained productive relationships, including those with key stakeholders and external organisations.

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Ideally Largely FM, transport and corporate infrastructure contracts but wider procurement experience in social care and public health would be valuable

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Worked independently or with others to deliver discreet projects