Senior Procurement Manager
Salary: Competitive and based on experience
Location: Liverpool
Keywords: Procurement, Management, Public Sector, CIPS, Tendering Activity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced procurement lead to join a world-class, award-winning venue based in Liverpool. This role offers the chance to influence and shape procurement strategy and policies, while embracing the benefits of new legislation. The organisation values diversity and inclusivity, promoting equal opportunities and celebrating differences within their workforce. They offer a range of benefits including enhanced holiday scheme, excellent local government pension scheme, access to premium healthcare policy, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave schemes, free onsite parking and agile working policies.
- Opportunity to lead on all aspects of procurement
- Influence and shape procurement strategy and policies
- Work in an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity
What you'll do:
As a Senior Procurement Manager, you will play a pivotal role in continuing the delivery of a well-established procurement function. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include leading on all aspects of procurement, from managing tendering activities to supporting managers with product and service acquisition. You will also be instrumental in driving continuous improvement within the procurement function. With your expertise in public sector procurement, you will have the opportunity to influence and shape the organisation's procurement strategy and policies. This role is integral to how events are delivered and services are provided.
- Lead on all aspects of procurement including managing and overseeing all tendering activity
- Engage with and support managers with the procurement of products and services aligned to social value and procurement strategies
- Lead on the continuous improvement of the procurement function
- Influence and shape the organisation's procurement strategy and policies
- Embrace all the benefits the new legislation will bring to support the delivery of an efficient procurement service across the business
- Advise on procurement matters utilising the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (PCR2015)
What you bring:
As a Senior Procurement Manager, you bring a wealth of experience in leading procurement functions. Your understanding of public sector procurement regulations, particularly PCR2015, enables you to effectively manage tender exercises and advise on related matters. Ideally CIPS qualified or working towards it, you have demonstrated your ability to drive continuous improvement within a procurement function. Your skills are crucial in shaping the organisation's procurement strategies while ensuring alignment with social value objectives.
- Proven experience as a procurement lead
- Working knowledge of public sector procurement
- Experience in managing tender exercises
- Understanding of Public Contract Regulations 2015 (PCR2015)
- CIPS qualification or working towards it
- Ability to advise on procurement matters
- Experience in leading continuous improvement within a procurement function
What sets this company apart:
This award-winning organisation operates at the heart of Liverpool's vibrant city centre. They pride themselves on being more than just a workplace; they are committed to recognising and rewarding their staff through various benefits such as an enhanced holiday scheme, excellent local government pension scheme, access to premium healthcare policy, and free onsite parking. They also offer agile working policies where appropriate. The organisation is dedicated to supporting staff wellbeing at work and promotes an inclusive workforce where diversity is celebrated.
What's next:
Ready to take the next step in your procurement career? Don't miss this exciting opportunity!
Apply today by clicking on the link. We look forward to receiving your application!
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