Procurement Manager

Ashton Recruitment require a Procurement Manager for our client based in Newry
Job Title: Procurement Manager
Location: Newry
Duration: Temporary
Rate of Pay: £26.51 per hour
Hours of Work: 36 hours per week
To take responsibility for leading, developing and co-ordinating the strategic procurement needs of the Council within the context of the Council’s strategic objectives. This will include establishing and managing a corporate procurement team.
Duties will include (but not limited to):
* Develop, implement and review the Council’s procurement strategy and associated policies and procedures, to take account of current and emerging regional, national and European procurement best practice
* Establish and manage an effective and efficient procurement team.
* Support the procurement of any strategic partnering/and or collaboration framework agreements and develop any subsequent contact arrangements derived from such agreements.
* Achieve continuous improvement of procurement by developing high level procurement skills, consultancy support and best practice across the Council
* Develop performance indicators for procurement and monitor performance against agreed targets to ensure the timely production of reports and statistical information.
* Deliver business process improvements through the identification and development of
opportunities where efficiency gains can be achieved through the procurement process.
* Provide a comprehensive Procurement service, including Capital and other works, Goods,
Services and Supplies from low value purchases to highest value EU tenders, which
meets the needs of the Council, regulatory authorities and statutory agencies.
* Lead, promote and modernise Procurement across the Council and independent trading
units operated by or responsible to the Council, within the stringent constraints of the EU
and UK directives.
* Lead, train and support Council and staff at all levels regarding all aspects of
Procurement, including contractual and Procurement compliance against EU and UK
Directives.
* Analyse business cases and project plans; identify potential risks within the procurement
cycle; advise on how to minimise the exposure and risk, to Council, elected members,
senior officers and others. Act as an arbitrator where contractual or other issues have or
may occur and undertake termination of contracts within legal constraints.
* Attend Council and Committee meetings, as required and represent the Council in areas
of responsibility.
* Monitor and prepare Capital and Revenue budget for Procurement and Stores
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Essential Criteria
1. Have a minimum of a Level 6* qualification for e.g. University degree AND At least 2 years’ experience advising management in relation to Procurement Policy and Procedures to include:
a. Experience of managing procurement processes across a range of specialisms and of varying complexity.
b. Experience in developing strategic procurement solutions to support organisational performance ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and best practice.
c. Experience of managing budget and complex tenders.
d. Experience in producing reports for management.
e. Experience of managing a procurement team.
f. Experience of working collaboratively with a range of internal and external stakeholders to achieve successful delivery of projects.
OR
2. Have a minimum of a Level 5* qualification for e.g. HND and at least 3 years’ experience advising management in relation to Procurement Policy and Procedures to include areas a-f.
3. Full Membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply or equivalent. (MCIPS – Level 6) OR A commitment to achieve membership within 3 years of commencing post. Individual must commence qualification within two months from start date.
4. Extensive knowledge and understanding of Procurement regulations and Contract Law and audit requirements.
5. Must be able to demonstrate competence in use of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, databases and able to manage email.
6. Hold a full current driving licence and access to transport, or access to transport to meet the requirements of the post.
7. Ability to work outside of normal office hours, including evenings, weekends and public/bank holidays.

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