Quality and Compliance Manager - Procurement

Inprova

Job Title: Quality and Compliance Manager

Location: Warrington

Inprova is a trusted procurement partner, using cutting-edge technology and strategic expertise to help organisations optimise their spending and drive sustainable value. At the heart of everything we do is our commitment to positively impact people's lives.

We provide procurement consultancy, compliant solutions such as frameworks and Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS), and procurement technology and analytics through our Quantum platform across the public and private sectors.

Due to continued expansion and business requirements, we are seeking a dedicated and experienced Quality & Compliance Manager (QCM) to ensure our procurement processes remain at the forefront of compliance and quality.

The QCM will be responsible for maintaining and improving our frameworks, dynamic purchasing systems, and dynamic markets, ensuring full compliance with Public Contract Regulations 2015, the Procurement Act 2023, and the Procurement Regulations 2024. This role involves overseeing FTS tendering activities, providing operational advice on regulatory requirements, and leading business improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with Public Contract Regulations 2015, Procurement Act 2023, and Procurement Regulations 2024.
• Oversee FTS tendering activities to ensure high quality and compliance.
• Provide day-to-day operational advice to procurement teams and the wider business.
• Lead business improvement initiatives across the procurement business.
• Undertake specific tendering exercises as needed.
• Manage PMO activities to ensure procurement timelines are met.
• Respond to changes in legislative and policy frameworks and embed them into procurement processes.
• Provide training on quality and compliance matters.
• Maintain and improve standard templates to reflect regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Develop, maintain, and apply standard operating procedures.
• Maintain document control and quality assurance.
• Provide advice on procurement-related matters such as TUPE/GDPR.
• Liaise with external legal advisors on specific legal matters.
• Respond to emerging situations that could lead to legal challenges.
• Maintain integrity of standard terms and conditions.
• Lead on e-tendering platforms/portals maintenance.
• Develop and manage the Procurement Internal Manual.
• Support professional development programs for procurement professionals.
• Implement, monitor, and advise on the Quality Management System, maintaining ISO standards.

Person Specification:

• Tenacious, compliant, logical, methodical, determined, skilled influencer, challenger.
• Extensive procurement experience, preferably in the public sector.
• Excellent knowledge of public procurement policy and legislation.
• Relevant professional qualification such as MCIPS.
• Strong communication, influence, and persuasion skills.
• Strong problem-solving, organisational awareness, teamwork, and flexibility.

Key Competencies:

• Passionate & Motivated
• People First
• Lead by Example
• One Step Ahead
• Project Management
• Achievement Drive
• Business Focus
• Change Management
• Customer Focus
• Impact & Influence
• Initiative
• Organisational Awareness
• Quality Focus
• Teamwork

In return we offer a fantastic benefits package including:

• Income Protection - 75% of salary covered if unable to work due to illness (post-probation).

• Life Assurance - 4x basic salary paid as a tax-free lump sum (post-probation).
• Private Medical Insurance (PMI) - Fully funded cover with family extension options (post-probation).
• Health Cash Plan - Reimbursement for medical expenses & discounted gym membership (post-probation).
• Pension Scheme - 5% employer match with salary exchange option.
• Holiday Trading - Buy or sell up to 5 days annually (available in December).
• Cycle to Work Scheme - Salary sacrifice bike purchases up to £1,000 (post-probation).
• Electric Vehicle Scheme - Lease an EV via salary sacrifice (eligible after 12 months).
• Employee Support Services - Access to legal, financial, bereavement, and medical advice (immediate eligibility).
• Exclusive Mobile Deals - Discounted EE contracts for employees & up to 5 friends/family.

Join our team and be part of a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to making a meaningful difference for our planet and society.

Our Work Environment:

Inprova is based at our Head Office in Birchwood, Warrington. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace, embracing a wide range of perspectives and backgrounds. Inprova are committed to ensuring that all employees are treated equally and not discriminated against under the Equality Act 2010

Inprova is committed to creating stronger communities through innovative solutions and partnerships that drive our ESG goals, maximise social value, and ultimately have a positive impact on people's lives. As a B Corp, we're part of a global community of businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental impact

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