Procurement Manager

Job Description - Procurement Manager (261081)

Job Description

Procurement Manager - ( 261081 )

Description

Procurement Manager

Salary £48,000 per annum plus 34 days leave (rising to 39) and family friendly policies

Permanent, full time (37.5 hpw), hybrid working

Newcastle upon Tyne

We can't offer a CoS for this role

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing for a range of categories or services, ensuring value and compliance
• Develop strategies that drive value and reduce risk
• Guide stakeholders through tenders and contract decisions
• Use data and insight to improve supplier outcomes and reduce risk
• Help shape a best in class procurement service

Qualifications and experience

• Led sourcing and tendering for a range of categories or services
• Strong commercial skills with the ability to influence and negotiate
• Experience managing supplier performance and contracts
• Knowledge of procurement law or equivalent experience
• Confidence using data to drive decisions and improve outcomes

We work core hours between the hours of 08:00 to 18:00 with flexibility built in

We work on a hybrid basis with 2 days per week in our Newcastle upon Tyne office, with the rest from home.

Our anchor day is Monday, and you pick your preferred second day

Benefits

• 34 days leave, rising to 39 (this includes bank holidays and a "me day"). The option to buy 5 more each year
• Health cash plan saving you (and your children) £1140+ each year covering dental, opticians, prescriptions and more
• Matching pension contribution (up to 7% and life insurance of 3x basic salary)
• Work your way with flexibility to balance life and work
• Family friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoption, neonatal, fertility and menopause support