Purchasing And Procurement

We seek, on behalf of a prestigious military charity, a procurement professional to review and assess their current procurement arrangements. This is initially expected to be an initial six-month FTC. The post is hybrid, with a few days a week spent in their prestigious offices in London. Ideally you will have experience of similar in a not for profit setting. You will be responsible for working alongside the Charity Directors and spend time assessing their present situation, making recommendations, and potentially helping to implement said arrangements. The initial steps would be to meet with the charity to discuss the terms of the contract, and agree common ground and a way forward.

MAIN SUMMARY OF ROLE: Provide professional expertise and guidance on procurement process including sourcing, purchasing, contract negotiation and supplier relationship management across multiple teams including welfare support to beneficiaries, housing provision, fundraising activity and facilities management. Lead the development and implementation of effective procurement processes, ensuring high-quality, cost-efficient service delivery across the organisation. Responsible for supporting all stages of the procurement process including tendering, sourcing suppliers and contract management ensuring the processes are efficient, commercially sound and cost-effective. Collaborate with budget holders to ensure procurement activities support business plans and overall strategy.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure there is expenditure efficiency and visibility across all teams in the Fund and that procurement controls are robust.
• Ensure there is sufficient analysis to inform expenditure decisions.
• Act as a cost reduction lead and responsible for ensuring that value for money is secured, and contracts are structured in the best interest of the charity.
• Ensure there is effective supplier relationship management that best serves the interests of the Fund and mitigates risks around procurement and contracts.
• Ensure that agreed contract templates are rolled out and used across the charity.
• Ensure that the necessary contract registers are maintained and that contracts are properly managed.
• Provide support in contract negotiations.
• Drive value-for-money initiatives and develop additional commercial opportunities.
• Provide expert training and guidance on procurement processes.
• Identify and develop opportunities for strategic supplier relationships.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and review contract management activity and provide commercial advice on contract governance.
• Assist with procurement processes for critical supplies including welfare support to beneficiaries, housing provision, fundraising activity and facilities management.
• Provide training as and when required.

Initially we would be interested to hear from you if you feel that you have the procurement experience to offer your services in such an advisory capacity.

Application Details: Should you be interested in this post, or would like to know more we would be delighted to hear from you - please attach your CV and a brief covering note confirming: Availability for interview, Earliest start date, Minimum salary. By submitting your C.V, we assume that you are happy for us to represent you and you wish to apply for the vacancy as described. Please contact the recruitment consultant concerned for more details.