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Procurement Manager

Public Sector

Leeds

Permanent ⁄ £25000 - £30000

Updated September 4, 2008

The role of Procurement Manager has been created to provide specialist support to internal stakeholders, deliver value for money solutions, maintain relevant procurement systems & ensure all procurement is carried out in accordance with EU legislation.
You will be responsible for a spend budget and will be targeted on ensuring efficiencies and making cost savings. You will be expected to maintain a standard of quality and service whilst reducing overall cost and maximising resources.
The role will involve
• Sourcing & selecting suppliers
• Negotiating prices & service level agreements
• Conducting tendering exercises in accordance with the OJEU process
• Developing purchasing processes for internal use
• Efficient purchase of a variety of goods & services

Who we're looking for
The ideal applicants will have experience within a public sector purchasing environment. Candidates should be able to work autonomously, without training/direction on OJEU tendering processes, and be familiar with EU Procurement legislation. You must be well organised, have excellent communication skills, and have a track record in cost savings through a variety of methods. Successful candidates will demonstrate top class negotiation and relationship management skills.

About our client
Public Sector business based in Leeds.

What's on offer
c£25-30,000, final salary pension,

Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on 0113 243 7741. Job Ref: 13007094
Your application will be sent to Ruth Kendall.