Procurement Manager – Central Government

This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board. About The Role Role: Procurement Manager REF 79807 Contract Length: 18 Months Location: Hybrid/Aldermaston 1-2 days on site per week, remainder WFH/Remote IR35: Inside Pay Rate to Intermediary: Market Rate Security Clearance: SC requested Spinwell is recruiting for a Procurement Manager for an excellent opportunity within the public sector. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PROCUREMENT MANAGER Develop and implement Category Strategy for specific categories, balancing short and long-term objectives to meet business strategy and efficiencies (savings) in alignment with business stakeholders. Support and execute strategic sourcing activities in line with approved category strategy and preferred suppliers list, including the execution of the RFx process, supplier evaluation and selection, contract negotiation, business award and contract handover to the business, in compliance with the business requirements as well as client policies and directives, including Code of Conduct and Code of Business Ethics. Support the execution of Supplier Relationship Management for some key suppliers, including supplier segmentation, contract management, supplier risks identification and mitigation and suppliers performance. Monitor and drive supplier performance, ensuring that suppliers meet contractual obligations using the Supplier Performance Card or specific contractual Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and Service Level Agreement (SLA) and secure commercial compensation for supplier contractual noncompliance. Assist with the development of supplier value including planning and preparation of external management review meetings with segmented suppliers (Management Business Reviews and Executive Business Reviews) in accordance with Supplier Relationship Management framework and the agreed supplier strategy. Drive operational efficiency in alignment with the Supply Chain Processes and Strategies as well as performance of all activities in line with Supply Chain targets and the Category Group team targets. SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE PROCUREMENT MANAGER Extensive complex procurement experience End to end procurement process. Contribute to the development and drive the implementation of the Category Strategy to deliver cost effective category solutions and business models for assigned categories. Implement ways of working according to client Procurement Management Framework. Business Intelligence and Benchmark including business intelligence and supplier market analysis, benchmark potential suppliers and market insight to support category development. Strategic Sourcing Assist in appropriate management of commercial risks, forecast spend and change impacts with key stakeholders Supplier Relationship Management. Suppliers segmented and managed (quality, performance, risk) in accordance with the Supplier Relationship Management Framework. Utilities, Construction or Electrical background experience dealing with procurement NEC3 & NEC4 Experience If you are a Procurement Manager, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell! We welcome all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.

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