Job summary

You will help deliver a wide range of procurement activity working primarily with our clients Supply Chain team alongside providing procurement support across the business.

Key skills required for this role

Procurement Manager - Generalist - Utilities/Rail

Important

My client is looking for a Procurement manager, ideally a generalist with a utilties/rail background!

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage timely delivery of procurement activities, guiding non-procurement stakeholders through the process.
• Build a culture of long-term cost savings and measure savings and value delivered.
• Ensure efficient sequencing of procurement activities and maintain a forward work plan.
• Create specifications, pricing documents, contracts, and other tender documentation.
• Maximise value for money and improve the commercial and financial well-being of the business.
• Manage the new e-procurement solution and promote its use within the organisation.
• Identify and manage key risks and advise the Head of Department.
• Develop a strong culture of teamwork and embed policies and procedures.

Job Requirements:

• MCIPS qualified or part qualified with equivalent experience.
• Proven success in a Procurement Officer, Procurement Consultant, or Procurement Manager role.
• Strong understanding of public and private sector procurement, including public procurement regulations.
• Experience in procuring a broad range of goods, works, and services.
• Experience in procuring via frameworks.
• Knowledge of a wide range of contract conditions.
• Sound knowledge of contracts and the legal framework.
• Experience guiding non-procurement practitioners through the procurement process.
• Strong track record of delivering savings through procurement activities.
• Strong IT skills, including Word, Excel, asset management systems, e-tendering portals, and PDF tools.
• Strong negotiation skills and commercial awareness.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Excellent attention to detail.

whats in it for you:

• Competitive salary - Up to £54k dependent on experience.
• up to 10% bonus
• Final salary pension scheme.
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays).
• Access to an online benefits portal, offering a variety of rewards and benefits.

2 days expected in the office - based in central London

If you are an articulate individual with relevant experience and skills, and if you are looking to make a significant impact as a Procurement Manager, we want to hear from you. Apply now and be part of our client's dynamic team!