Procurement Manager

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We are looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to join us on a 6-9 month fixed-term contract (Maternity cover), supporting the end-to-end procurement cycle. This role will partner closely with Business Heads, Finance, and IT, while also leading the implementation of a new target operating model and procurement strategy.

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a high-impact role, driving operational excellence and shaping procurement best practice across the business.

*** Please note that this is an onsite role that will require you to work within our London office (near Liverpool street) 5 days on site per week. ***

Responsibilities:

• Manage the procurement operations team in terms of prioritisation, development, query resolution and
• measuring performance to ensure a high standard of delivery and customer service.
• Implementation of a new target operating model/procurement strategy.
• Oversee any day-to-day order lead time resolution activities with the team and internal stakeholders.
• Lead, co-ordinate and take responsibility for all day-to-day operational procurement activities.
• Resolve any day-to-day end user and supplier operational queries including invoice and payment issues in
• conjunction with Finance and budget holders.
• Actively seek, recommend and report on cost saving and where necessary challenge operational requirements
• and supplier spend.
• Actively monitor adherence to the Procurement Policy. xgikmsk
• Provide training and support to both the team and end users in the use of related procedures and processes.
• Manage new and existing hardware and software support contracts;
• Review quotes and contract terms and conditions;
• Work with technical team leads to ensure all pending contract renewals are completed in a timely fashion;
• Keep all contract documentation up to date;
• Assist in completion of RFP for new requirements as appropriate;
• Management of relationships with external suppliers;
• Budget Management and Analysis;
• Cost Optimisation;
• Software Asset Management;
• Maintain personal/professional development to meet the changing demands of the role, including all relevant regulatory and legislative training;
• When dealing with all customers, clients or colleagues ensure that we provide a clear, fair and consistent high quality service that presents a professional and posi Please click on the apply button to read the full job description