Senior Procurement Manager - Sourcing Manager Buckinghamshire About Our Client The hiring organisation is a prominent entity within the Public Sector, responsible for significant large scale projects across the UK. With a large workforce, the company holds a strong commitment to delivering high-quality services and promoting sustainable practices.
Job Description As a Procurement Sourcing Specialist, you will be responsible for:
Managing several sourcing activities at any one time, ranging in value, within the professional services category, to include idea generation and innovation across complex spend categories and collaborating with relevant customers and stakeholders to create and deliver significant commercial and contractual value. Collaborating closely with your customers and our business experts to undertake pre-market engagement with the supply chain, draft sourcing strategies and tender documentation. Leading the sourcing project, undertaking complex commercial evaluations, including using your professional knowledge to lead negotiations with suppliers. Exhibiting excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, being proactive, having in-depth experience of the end-to-end procurement process, being happy to challenge and be challenged, and being prepared to go above and beyond to support our customers. Overseeing procurement and supply chain operations within the organisation. Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with key suppliers. Implementing strategic sourcing methodologies to achieve cost savings. Leading contract negotiations to ensure favourable terms. Ensuring compliance with public sector procurement regulations. Developing and managing a high-performing procurement team. Reporting on procurement performance and providing insights for improvements. Promoting sustainability within procurement and supply chain practices. The Successful Applicant A successful Procurement Sourcing Manager should have:
Experience in Public Sector Corporate Procurement with a deep understanding of sourcing, along with a demonstrable track record of savings delivery. PCR2015 & Procurement Act 2023 Practitioner (modules and test). Demonstrable experience of contract law and financial management. Experience dealing with high-value spend, politically savvy, with the proven ability to use direct and indirect influencing strategies at an executive level. Line management experience of a small team. Proven experience in procurement and supply chain within the public sector. Excellent negotiation and contract management skills. Strong leadership qualities and team management skills. What's on Offer An estimated salary range of Circa £55,000 to £62,000, depending on the successful candidate's skills and experience. Generous pension scheme and other benefits as well as a flexible hybrid working pattern. Opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive environment. Exposure to high-profile projects in the public sector. Work-life balance with generous holiday leave. If you are a driven individual with a passion for the public sector, we encourage you to apply.
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