Procurement Lead (15243520/002) Nottingham, England
| Salary: | LTD |
Advantage Resourcing are currently looking to recruit a Procurement Lead to work within a Government Organisation based in Nottingham.
The role is initially due to run until 30th Sept 2017 and pays a daily rate of up to £240 per day (LTD)
The main objectives within the role are supporting operational requirements, managing the procurement process and supply base, developing strong relationships with other functional groups and supporting organisational goals and objectives
Duties will include but are not limited to: -
•Provide and manage the procurement of requirements to support internal customers. This will include the selection of the contract type, potential suppliers, drafting and issuing invitations to tender/RFQs, evaluation of proposals and award of contracts
•Analysis of expenditure to identify opportunities for aggregation, new tender opportunities and non-compliance
•Minimising risk by ensuring sound and transparent processes are compliant with the business’ procurement procedures and EU Procurement Directives
•Provide timely information in response to FOI and PQ requests
•Demonstrate leadership by providing guidance to staff to support the delivery of objectives
•Work in collaboration with other managers across all functions
•Regular written and verbal communication with staff within the business
•Formal and informal commercial communication with suppliers up to and including Chief Executives usually relating the tender process, contract extensions and, occasionally disputes
What we’re looking for in you: -
•Ideally you will be MCIPS qualified
•Knowledge of appropriate forms of contract and pricing mechanisms
•Knowledge of EU Procurement Directives
•Experience of tendering including pre-competitive supplier engagement, supplier selection, evaluation and contract award
•Knowledge of Government Buying Standards
•Line management skills
•Effective drafting skills
•Effective numeracy skills
•Ability to use Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook
•Project Management qualifications are desirable although not essential
If you feel you’re suited to this role please apply online asap as there is a deadline on this role. All applications will be reviewed by Heather McGonagle. Ref: - 15243520
The role is initially due to run until 30th Sept 2017 and pays a daily rate of up to £240 per day (LTD)
The main objectives within the role are supporting operational requirements, managing the procurement process and supply base, developing strong relationships with other functional groups and supporting organisational goals and objectives
Duties will include but are not limited to: -
•Provide and manage the procurement of requirements to support internal customers. This will include the selection of the contract type, potential suppliers, drafting and issuing invitations to tender/RFQs, evaluation of proposals and award of contracts
•Analysis of expenditure to identify opportunities for aggregation, new tender opportunities and non-compliance
•Minimising risk by ensuring sound and transparent processes are compliant with the business’ procurement procedures and EU Procurement Directives
•Provide timely information in response to FOI and PQ requests
•Demonstrate leadership by providing guidance to staff to support the delivery of objectives
•Work in collaboration with other managers across all functions
•Regular written and verbal communication with staff within the business
•Formal and informal commercial communication with suppliers up to and including Chief Executives usually relating the tender process, contract extensions and, occasionally disputes
What we’re looking for in you: -
•Ideally you will be MCIPS qualified
•Knowledge of appropriate forms of contract and pricing mechanisms
•Knowledge of EU Procurement Directives
•Experience of tendering including pre-competitive supplier engagement, supplier selection, evaluation and contract award
•Knowledge of Government Buying Standards
•Line management skills
•Effective drafting skills
•Effective numeracy skills
•Ability to use Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook
•Project Management qualifications are desirable although not essential
If you feel you’re suited to this role please apply online asap as there is a deadline on this role. All applications will be reviewed by Heather McGonagle. Ref: - 15243520