Procurement Manager

Fusion21 is a social enterprise specialising in efficient and impactful public sector procurement through a framework approach that has social value running through everything they do - procurement with purpose.

The Procurement Manager will demonstrate public sector procurement experience, commercial judgement and business acumen to take a role in managing framework sourcing process. This includes ensuring the successful delivery of the framework sourcing program and implementation of supply chain monitoring activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Procurement Frameworks: To support the implementation of Fusion21’s framework sourcing activities, including the renewal of existing frameworks and the development of new frameworks, in alignment with Fusion21’s Strategic Procurement Policy. Frameworks must be procured on time, be compliant and are a market leading solution that provide value for money for our Members, create social value, and enable Operations to achieve business plan targets.
• Framework Sourcing: Manage the delivery of the framework renewal cycle, leading on specific renewals and new framework products; to ensure frameworks are successfully procured, remain compliant and provide a market leading fit for purpose revenue generating solution that creates social value and in line with Fusion21’s Vision, Mission and Values.
• Fusion21 Strategic Procurement Policy: Support the implementation and management of Fusion21 Strategic Procurement Policy.
• Supply Chain Monitoring Activities: Support the development and implementation of effective supply chain monitoring activities and risk management.
• Risk Management: Support the implementation of effective operational risk management strategies that ensure the continued delivery of services and support strategic business resilience risk activity.
• Value for Money Capability: Ensure that VfM, and associated initiatives, are integral to the Fusion21 offer.
• Stakeholder Management: Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, understanding their business and strategic priorities and developing these into procurement strategies that support key Fusion21 priority areas.

Person Specification:

• Good interpersonal skills, able to build and manage effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Good written and oral communicational skills.
• Good ICT skills especially in Microsoft applications.
• CIPS Qualified or currently working towards Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply.
• Transforming Public Procurement e-learning; including completion of TPP Certification module.
• Knowledge and understanding of the legislation applicable to public procurement and the associated Policy, PPNs and Guidance.
• Knowledge and understanding of the procurement requirements and operating processes of public sector bodies.
• Aware of the Public Services (Social value) Act 2012.

Benefits:

• Rewarding career path: Enjoy a progressive role with a competitive salary structure and bonus scheme.
• Learning & Development: Gain fully funded CIPS and other qualifications relevant to the role.
• Work-life balance: Maintain a healthy work life balance with a flexible 35-hour workweek, 25+ days of annual leave (increasing after 2 years), and the option to buy and sell annual leave. Hybrid working, one day per week in the office.
• Benefits package: A comprehensive benefits package including a competitive pension, leadership development program, team events, healthcare cash plan, rewards and benefits scheme, death-in-service benefit, cost-of-living adjustments and even a birthday day off.