Save JobEmail job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsFlexible workingCompetitive SalaryAbout Our ClientAn organisation in Leicestershire.Job DescriptionTo determine the overall approach to procurement through the ongoing development of a procurement strategy and procurement policyTo have a strategic responsibility for all aspects of contracting and purchasing. This will include direct management of all formal tendering for significant goods and services in terms of specification, tendering award management reviewTo provide professional advice, guidance and support to senior managers of all aspects of procurementTo make a proactive contribution to the development of both regional and national contracts ensuring that the interests of the organisation are fully representedTo ensure that the organisation complies with statutory and regulatory requirements. In particular providing comprehensive advice on the implications of and procedures with European Union Directives relating to procurementTo establish and manage contract monitoring procedures to evaluate contract performance and to provide the basis for corrective action or variations to contractTo prepare and implement a training strategy for all staff involved in the procurement processTo develop a range of performance indicators/targets in respect of the procurement processPreparing and issuing Invitation to Tender documentation including terms and conditions of contract pricing schedule and specificationImplementing the award of contract procedure including, for example, issue of Award of Contract/Rejection letters and formulating of final contractsPreparing and issuing all variations to contractsPreparation of Contract User Guides where wide contracts have been established by the Procurement Officer where regional or national police contracts are agreed to be utilisedThe Successful ApplicantTo have substantial contracts and purchasing experience in large organisationsTo have experience of preparing/implementing organisation wide procurement strategies/policies, to include where applicable, drafting Service Level Agreements and managing effectively supplier performance and supplier developmentTo have experience of advising senior managers in a large and complex organisationTo have experience of advising upon/managing the procurement process for contracts falling within the scope of European Union Directives relating to procurementExperience of contract and supplier management and monitoringWhat's on OfferDiscounts at major high street stores, retail outlets, food establishments and other organisations nationwideAccess to Gym facilitiesAccess to a range of subsidised leisure and sporting activities/ opportunitiesCycle2Work schemeEyesight vouchers30 days annual leaveOccupational health and welfare counselling, ranging from psychotherapy to financial guidanceContactSiobhan PearsonQuote job refJN-092023-6184284Phone number+441159486409Job summaryJob functionProcurement & Supply ChainSubsectorIndirect ProcurementSectorPublic SectorLocationLeicestershireContract typePermanentConsultant nameSiobhan PearsonConsultant phone+441159486409Job referenceJN-092023-6184284
