- Raising the profile of the Procurement Team providing greater visibility/guidance around supplier management, driving efficiencies
- Reviewing, reshaping and implementing procurement/contract management best practice, process and procedures, delivering a strategic service to multifunctional stakeholders
- Leading and supporting a multisite team, maintaining compliant tendering and procurement activity to drive better value for money
- Overseeing sourcing/procurement for key projects and services, building collaborative relationships with customers, suppliers and stakeholders alike
- Business partnering, supporting and training contract managers, enabling more effective contract management and facilitating improved contract performance
- Proven track record at Senior Procurement level within the Public Sector -Â Knowledgeable in PCR15/PA23
- Experienced in implementing new strategies, policies, and procedures
- Proven track record in creating and executing sourcing strategies and contracts, ensuring social value
- Commercially astute, excellent negotiation skills
- Continuous improvement mindset, confident to challenge the status quo, solutions-focused
- Understanding of contract law and capable of drafting contracts with minimal legal supportÂ
- Proficient leader, mentor and manager
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, supplier management and relationship building skillsÂ
- Strengths in project management