Procurement Manager - 12 Month FTC

This role is a new role within the Octavia organisation, the organisation is on a journey to establish procurement processes and controls. This offers a great opportunity for an ambitious Procurement Manager to come in and help shape the organisations procurement function. You will have support from the Abri Group’s procurement team in which Octavia is reviewing a partnership. The role is a fixed term contract for 12 months with a view to an extension subject to progress partnership. Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage strategic and collaborative procurement projects to ensure effective delivery in line with objectives, requirements and timescales Working closely with colleagues you will lead in developing clear specifications, tender documents, performance criteria and contract documents Lead in the evaluation of tender submissions and supplier selection, ensuring a fair, transparent and fully auditable process Lead on formalising contracts and signature including managing and negotiating any changes to the contract terms safeguarding the business from potential risks Help support commercial processes and change within the business Champion social value and apply social value to each procurement project where relevant Support the business internally and externally raising awareness and understanding of the subject Champion contract management and support contract managers with all aspects of contract management where necessary including; attending regular review meetings and supporting KPI management Maintain a suite of templates and guidance documents for use by colleagues across the group
We believe every employee at Octavia has a part to play in delivering our vision and strategy, we “think customer “in all that we do. We expect our colleagues to commit to achieving Octavia's agreed objectives in relation to strengthening complaints handling and resident influence; and to drive opportunities for all our customers to influence and improve services, communities and homes. We are looking for individuals who will encompass our values and support one another in achieving their potential.For this position, we have listed the requirements we believe are essential for this role: Experience Experience in public sector procurement team as Senior Buyer or Procurement Manager
Previous experience in tendering construction projects
Experience in the use of model forms of contract such as JCT, ACA and NEC
Knowledge Knowledge of public sector procurement
Knowledge of public contract regulations and procedures Knowledge of contract law Qualifications / Skills Membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply or experience in similar procurement roles Strong project management skills Strategic in thinking and able to confidently challenge the norm Analytical and good problem solver Ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions Excellent team skills and ‘can do’ attitude Excellent communication skills and able to develop strong working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders The salary for this role is £60,800 per annum with up to 10% pension contribution. We also offer a fantastic additional benefits: Flexible-working Life Assurance Employee Wellbeing App/ Mental Health Support Online GP Service Cycle to work Opportunities for self-development with over 60 courses available to self-enrol Opportunities to volunteer in our Charity Retail Stores or on our Befriending Programme Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. Everyone is welcome.Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
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