Procurement Manager - Professional Services

£(phone number removed) with progression to £44,000 + £10,000 annual market supplement

Newcastle

Jackson Hogg Procurement are delighted to be exclusively partnering with a leading higher education organisation in Newcastle on the appointment of a Procurement Manager for Professional Services to join their team on a full time and permanent basis. 

This role is offering £33,000 - £36,000 with progression to £44,000 but also comes with a £10,000 annual market supplement in addition the base salary.

Working hours are 37 per week and hours worked are typically Monday to Friday 08:00-16:00 or 09:00-17:00 although flexibility can be offered on this.

Benefits

• Hybrid working of 2-3 days per week working from home
• 30 days annual leave + bank hols + 4 days for christmas closure
• Discounted travel
• Health and wellbeing initatives
• Shopping discounts
• Competitive pension scheme

The Role

• Proactively manage contracts and framework agreements within their portfolio of procurement projects through the full procurement life cycle of concept; requirements gathering; tendering; assessment; contract negotiation and award; in-contract escalation and resolution; and end of contract
• Provide an effective procurement service relating to all aspects of category management including development of appropriate category management strategies; performance measures; ensuring and reporting upon compliance with audit requirements, Public Procurement Regulations, value for money, and policies and procedures
• Lead the category and provide guidance to stakeholders across the business on operation of structured engagements and management plans for all suppliers of works, goods and services within the procurement category
• Negotiate and agree contractual terms and subsequently, sign contracts, commercial agreements and award contracts for the supply of works, goods and services
• Working with stakeholders, negotiate with suppliers to resolve procurement contract conflicts and disagreements to obtain the best possible resolution taking into account contractual responsibilities and potential legal repercussions
• Ensure that suppliers (and sub-contractors) are appointed on appropriate and proportionate terms and conditions cognisant of the risk profile of each contract. E.g., on a contract-by-contract basis consider appropriate insurance cover, data protection clauses, limits of liability, social value and modern slavery considerations
• Working with key internal and external stakeholders, recommend new and updated procedures related to best practice in procurement category management, to ensure they meet the requirements of both
• Effective engagement and representation with regional, national and international sector, category and related bodies to ensure the business' needs are reflected 

The Person/Specification

• Minimum 5 years experience in procurement
• A current and comprehensive understanding of contract law and Procurement Regulations
• Working knowledge of customs and excise procedures
• Demonstrable skills in procurement category management and project management
• Extensive experience in drafting and negotiating complex contractual documents
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent inter-personal and negotiation skills
• Extensive experience of working to tight deadlines without supervision

For more information, please contact Gemma Yeadon - Principal Consultant | Procurement at Jackson Hogg.