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Assistant Procurement Manager

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Job Description - Assistant Procurement Manager

Assistant Procurement Manager
  • Job Type: Full time, hybrid remotely worked
  • Location: York, Leeds or Manchester
  • Salary: up to £40,000

Reed Procurement and Supply Chain are delighted to be working alongside an established business who are looking to recruit two Assistant Procurement Managers to their procurement team. Working as part of a departmental transformational long term project you will be a key member of the procurement team and align with their new procurement strategy.

Day-to-day of the role:
  • You will be responsible for the pre-contract process for delegated requirements under Procurement Act 2023 and the under the supervision of the Procurement Manager, always ensuring compliance with governance requirements.
  • You will be delivering effective framework mini-competitions, Request for Proposals (RFPs) and Request for Quotes (RFQs) in order to meet business/project requirements whilst ensuring compliance with governance requirements.
  • You will be managing the Minor & Intermediate Works, Services and Professional Services Frameworks, including the maintenance of an up to date briefing pack, as well as being the stakeholder communications regular supplier liaison and providing feedback and monitoring accrued rebates.
  • You will be ensuring project risks related to safety, information security and GDPR are escalated to the Procurement Manager for appropriate resolution.
  • You will work with Contract Managers and the Procurement Manager/s in developing and supporting the delivery of agreed procurement strategies.
  • You will be working with internal stakeholders to ensure goods & services are appropriately specified and KPIs are developed for call-offs and contracts.
  • You will regularly report and effectively communicate to the Procurement team and wider stakeholders.
  • You will be supporting the Procurement Manager/s and wider team in assisting stakeholders on procurement procedures, processes and governance in achieving project objectives.
  • You will be undertaking market engagement and researching and developing new or existing suppliers to meet the operational needs of the business.
  • You will be regularly liaising with Finance Business Partners to ascertain project budgets and authorisations for new contracts.
  • You will be ensuring that all contracts which involve supplier’s working on sites have appropriate contractual health and safety documentation.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Proven procurement experience
  • Effective communication skills with the ability to work closely with internal and external customers.
  • Competent in the use of computer and procurement-related software.
  • Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
  • Desirable: Experience with electronic procurement systems.
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Study support towards CIPS
  • Free parking

To apply for this Procurement Specialist position, please submit your CV today and we will be in touch with shortlisted candidates.

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