About this job

We are seeking for a forward thinking, dynamic and driven Procurement Manager to lead on and deliver our Procurement Strategy and bring a commercial approach and appetite to the role.

Responsibilities

• Delivering relevant work programmes relating to the efficient and effective management of procurement activities
• Preparation and delivery of activities associated with an annual procurement plan which aligns to the Catapult’s overall annual business plan and objectives
• Provision of suitable advice to internal stakeholders on procurement matters, championing the benefits of an efficient, effective, value-adding and compliant approach
• Development and management of appropriate procurement policies and procedures that ensure compliance with relevant regulations
• Developing strategic relationships with relevant supply-chain organisations
• Negotiation with new and existing suppliers to improve the service and cost-effectiveness to the Catapult
• Responsibility for all relevant procurement and supply chain related reporting to internal and external stakeholders
• Identification and leadership of procurement-related continuous improvement initiatives

Profile

As a successful candidate you are passionate about Procurement and the value you can bring to an organisation. You are an excellent communicator and will ideally have worked in a similar role in similar organisation (SME / Start-up / Not for Profit) as well as:

• Educated to ‘A’ level or equivalent, and CIPS Diploma in Procurement & Supply (L5)
• Strong public and private sector procurement experience and knowledge of relevant UK / EU procurement regulations and frameworks
• Leading end-to-end national based and OJEU tenders across a number of categories
• Leadership of contract negotiations, managing new and existing suppliers, SLA delivery, driving procurement processes and managing supplier governance and risk
• Experienced in drafting tender specifications and evaluation criteria knowledge of contract clauses and the application of such knowledge of strategic and legal procurement methodology
• Effective contract dispute management
• Demonstrable project management skills and experience
• Experience of working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines
• Good analytical skills and ability to make evidence-based decisions