Procurement and Contracts Manager

ZipRecruiter; Wallsend; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

Jackson Hogg Procurement division are partnering with a procurement consultancy in Newcastle 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 for its 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 the business to claim income and monitor ongoing Financial forecasting.
• Research improved ways of working in order to achieve further efficiencies across the membership.
• Utilise IT software packages to deliver all elements of our procurement offer, particularly the use of e-procurement portals.
• Undertake market and supply chain analysis.
• Undertake commercial and qualitative evaluations of various procurement projects.
• Attend and, where appropriate, lead meetings with team members and third parties as appropriate, taking minutes when required.

Benefits:

• Annual leave starting at 26 days per year which increases with service up to 31 days plus bank holidays.
• Employer pension contribution 9%.
• Discounted on site gym.
• 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.