Job Description

Procurement & Contracts Manager!

The Procurement & Contracts Manager will lead procurement activity on behalf of public sector partners through our client’s frameworks. The role involves managing supplier relationships, ensuring compliance with procurement regulations, and supporting contract delivery. Strong communication and organisational skills are key, with knowledge of the housing or construction sector

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

• Annual Base Salary of up to 42k Per Annum DOE
• Monday to Friday working hours, 8.30am-4.30pm.
• Following a 6-month probation, the opportunity to work 2 days from home (Hybrid) will become available.
• Following a 6 month probation, there is flexibility to start between 7am and 10am on office-based days that are not team days, with hours adjusted accordingly
• 26 days leave + Bank holidays + Birthday off
• 5% Pension contribution scheme
• Prospect of an amazing career within a terrific business
• The best in training, upskilling and self-development
• Based in Newcastle Upon Tyne
• Hugely supportive and collaborative culture, progression opportunities are consistent.
• Upwardly mobile business encountering consistent growth
• Permanent position from day one
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Private Medical Healthcare
• Staff social events
• Annual Strategy Meeting in which your voice can be heard, you can have your say in what you think the business should do!

THE BUSINESS

Our fantastic client is a strategic business consultancy who specialises in procurement and new build solutions. Our clients expert team works with many housing providers and public sector organisations across the England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. This is a newly created position due to our clients continual growth phase.

THE ROLE

• Define the requirements of Public Sector Partners to enable the design of full tender documentation packs and deliver procurement activity
• 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 business function.
• Be able to utilise IT software packages to deliver all elements of our client’s procurement offer, particularly use of e-procurement portals.
• Undertake market and supply chain analysis.
• Undertake commercial and qualitative evaluations of various procurement projects
• Work effectively as a team member, actively managing all business accounts and progress with team members as appropriate.
• Represent our client in a professional and knowledgeable manner to all stakeholders, partners and potential members displaying a full understanding of the business.
• Attend and, where appropriate, lead meetings with team and third parties as appropriate, taking minutes when required.
• Arrange meetings/events as appropriate including organising venues, amenities, agendas, distribution of paperwork

THE PERSON

• Excellent planning and organisational ability
• Public sector procurement background
• Housing or Construction background but not essential.
• 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
• Excellent problem solving
• Change management skills
• Lead and attend meetings as a professional representative of our client, adding value to discussions with partner organisations

Essentials

• 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 with Landlord and Supply Chain Partners alike.

Desirable but my no means essential

• Procurement knowledge of working within a Housing Consortium and/or Housing Sector, preparation of mini tender documentation
• Knowledge of procurement process regulation

TO APPLY

Please apply for this position and your CV will go direct to Kyle Jevons who is leading the search. Alternatively, if you have any questions, please get in touch with Kyle at Westray Recruitment Group – 01642 612 600