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Procurement Manager

Location: Buckinghamshire/ Hybrid

Job Description:

Our award winning client is seeking a Procurement Manager to join their team on a permanent full time basis. The Procurement Manager will be instrumental in driving strategic procurement decisions, ensuring value for money while maintaining the highest standards of quality and service. Your expertise will help shape the procurement strategies, aligning them with the organisational goals and values.

Key Responsibilities:

* Develop and implement effective procurement strategies.

* Manage the full lifecycle of procurement from sourcing suppliers to implementation.

* Lead contract management and supplier performance activities.

* Collaborate with stakeholders to document specifications, develop sourcing strategies, analyse request for proposal (RFP) outputs and tenders, draft and negotiate contracts.

* Act as the primary contact for all procurement and contract activities, maintaining and updating critical documents like the contract register, procurement policy, and various templates and standard terms and conditions.

* Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Essential Skills/Experience:

* Member of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply.

* Degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field is desirable.

* At least 5 years experience in procurement or a related field.

* Proven experience of managing suppliers across various domains, including marketing, IT, and facilities.

* Experience in drafting and reviewing legal contracts.

* A proven track record of successful negotiation across diverse categories of spend.

Benefits:

* Hybrid/flexible working

* 25 days holiday (excluding all public holidays)

* Private healthcare and dental cover

* Pension scheme offered in line with auto enrolment with up to 8% contribution

* Company sick pay scheme

* Life assurance at four times the salary

* Employee Assistance Programme

* Performance Related Pay (PRP) scheme

* One paid volunteering day per year

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