Event Management Team Lead

Role: Event Management Team Lead
Job Ref: QAD 2951/1002
Pay Rate: Competitive Market Rate
Hours per week: 37 hours
Contract Length: 18 months
Location: Reading, West Berkshire - hybrid

We are looking for an Event Management Team Lead to oversee contract management plans, provide governance data, and ensure effective supplier relationships. The role involves monitoring contract performance, implementing corrective actions, and escalating issues as needed to maintain programme delivery. Knowledge of PCR 2015 and PA 2023 is required.

Key accountabilities:

• Management of contract performance, quality, cost, KPIs (key performance indicators) and supplier relationships to ensure on-time delivery.
• Preparation of Procurement Strategies and Contract Recommendations to support the development and implementation of effective make/buy and strategic sourcing decisions.
• Day-to-day buying activities, forging close working relationships with key stakeholders to promote early supply chain engagement, ensuring that the schedules and demand are understood and met and issues are dealt with promptly.
• Report existing and known future demand schedules, specifications and risks to ensure the procurement strategy, category strategy and supplier management plans align with business needs.

Key requirements:

• Experience of end-to-end tendering process
• Understanding of training and manual creation
• Knowledge of PCR 2015 and PA 2023
• Stakeholder and supply chain management
• Knowledge of procurement strategies and contract management
• Ability to monitor, mentor, and train staff
• Familiarity with JAGGAER or Ariba systems (desirable).