Procurement Manager

Responsible for the provision of professional procurement advice and support. Our client is seeking a detail-oriented, thorough, and organized procurement officer to exercises considerable independent judgment in making purchasing decisions

Job Description:

· Manage tendering processes ensuring that they are conducted
appropriately

· Devise and prepare contract documentation for high value, complex
portfolio of goods and services

· Compiling and maintaining all documentation for procurement
processes

· Assist in business partnering with key stakeholders in developing a
procurement strategy, policy and procedure

· Develop and maintain appropriate systems of internal control to enable
the purchasing function to operate effectively, efficiently and ethically

· Assist in the understanding, interpretation and managing of the terms
of contract in order to maximise the operational and organisational
benefit to key stakeholders

· Develop and maintain relationships both internally with all stakeholders
and externally with suppliers to ensure the smooth operation of the
procurement function

· Proactively oversee and manage any contract or agreement awarded in
line with the service and performance terms

· Ensuring an effective and efficient communication mechanism is
maintained between stakeholders

· Prepare financial analyses and forecasts of future and current
expenditure on contracts to ensure costs and savings are within the
proposed budgetary constraints

· Coordinate and assist in the completion of financial reports, payment
documents and overall financial oversight

Person Specification:

· Candidates should have the Graduate Diploma of the Chartered
Institute of Purchasing and Supply, or at least be substantially qualified.

· Previous experience as procurement officer or related position is
essential

· Solid knowledge and understanding of procurement processes, policy,
and systems

· Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Ability to multitask, prioritise, and manage time efficiently

· Accurate and precise attention to detai

· Ability to work well with management and staff at all level

· Goal-oriented, organized team player

Additional Information:

· Based in Leatherhead

· £35,000 - £45,000

· 26 days holiday plus bank holidays (Incremental pay rises, for up to five
years, for staff who meet the qualifying conditions)

· Free lunches provided

· Flexi-time scheme

· Free parking

· Free fully equipped gym

· Performance, recognition and long service awards

· Pension scheme - 7% company contributions, minimum of 4% of their
annual salary

· Life assurance scheme (4 x the annual salary)

· Interest-free season ticket loan to qualifying staff once probation period
is completed

· Childcare vouchers