Procurement Manager

An opportunity has arisen for a talented Procurement Manager to join the c2c Supply Chain team.About us:Here at c2c we take pride in being an award-winning train operator running services between Fenchurch Street and Shoeburyness, serving 26 stations in East London and South Essex. Our customers never stand still and neither do we. We anticipate, innovate and flex around our customer’s needs and it takes a great team to do this. What you’ll do:As a Procurement Manager you will have overall responsibility for specific c2c procurement activities, working with c2c departments to ensure that they follow best practice and deliver best value for the business through procurement activity. You will be an integral part of our Supply Chain team where you will hold key responsibilities associated with delivery and success of each procurement, as well as the delivery of wider strategic objectives.We are looking to recruit a Procurement Manager to deliver a wide range of procurement activity working primarily with the c2c Supply Chain team alongside providing procurement support across the business.Key responsibilities will include:●
Manage timely delivery of procurement activity with c2c procuring departments including guiding non-procurement stakeholders through the process.●
Build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs and measure savings and value delivered.●
Ensure procurement activity is efficiently sequenced by maintaining a forward workplan that ensures appropriate internal and external resources are available to support procurement and business objective delivery.●
Building specifications, pricing documents, contracts and other tender documentation.●
Maximise value for money through procurement activity and improve the businesses overall commercial and financial wellbeing.●
Manage the new e-procurement solution including working with the Head of Department to develop and promote its use by employees, providing training where required.●
Identify and manage key risks relating to your team and advise the Head of Department.●
Develop a strong culture of teamwork and embed policies and procedures across the Supply Chain team.●
Assist with the development and automation of processes within the Supply Chain team.●
Exercise a quality control function over all tenders conducted by reviewing all Notices, Tender Documents, Contracts, Tender Evaluations, Award/Unsuccessful Letters, Reports, and other key documents (prior to these being published or sent for internal approval) to ensure compliance with the published award criteria and c2c presentation standards.●
Keep up to date with changes in Procurement legislation and procedures, supporting with the dissemination, implementation and updating of documents as appropriate.●
Provide support and training to the Supply Chain Assistant in the team.●
To perform other duties commensurate with the level and scope of the post, which are or become evident to meet the needs of c2c.What is takes:
The role requires an articulate individual with the ability to communicate and build relationships at all levels internally, and with external suppliers and stakeholders. The individual will also have the following skills, knowledge or experience:●
MCIPS qualified, part qualified or working towards MCIPS qualification.●
Proven success working as a Procurement Officer, Procurement Consultant, Procurement Manager, Sourcing Manager or equivalent.●
Strong understanding of both public and private sector procurement, including the application of public procurement regulations (ideally experience with Utilities regulations).●
Experience of carrying out procurement activity across a broad range of goods, works and services.●
Experience procuring via frameworks.●
Knowledge of a wide range of contract conditions.●
Sound knowledge of contracts and the legal framework.●
Experience of guiding non procurement practitioners through the procurement process to deliver both business needs and positive commercial outcomes.●
Experience of advising non procurement practitioners on contractual matters both at the procurement stage and during contract life. ●
Experience of instructing Legal advice and drafting of both precedent and bespoke agreements. ●
Strong track record of delivering savings through procurement activity.●
Strong IT skills including Word, Excel, Asset management systems, e-tendering portals and PDF tools.●
Strong negotiation skills. ●
Strong commercial awareness.●
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.●
Strong analytical, financial and numeracy skills.●
Proactive individual who can work well individually and as part of a team.●
Excellent attention to detail.What we offer:●
Competitive salary – Up to £54.6k dependent on experience.●
Final salary pension scheme●
25 days holiday plus all bank /public holidays recognised in England●
Free travel on c2c and discounted travel on other National Rail services●
Access to an online benefits portal, a one-stop shop for a variety of rewards and benefits●
This is a Full time post working as per the business requirements 5 days out of 7 (inc weekends in the roster) With an on call requirementTo apply for this vacancy, click on Apply Now Let us know why we should choose you in your application/or cover letter. It's an important opportunity for you to showcase your skills and experience that make you the right candidate for the role. Before you apply thoroughly read through the job spec to ensure you're the right fit for the role and highlight specific ways your experience makes you an excellent candidate. Instead of sounding vague by simply stating you have the desired skill, give examples of how you have used these skills during your career. The closing date for this role is 07th May 2024Shortlisting will be carried out based on the information provided in your application. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Building an inclusive workplace with a diverse workforce where everyone can feel they belong and be able to do everything to the best of their ability regardless of gender, ethnicity or any other characteristic is a key commitment for us. We are proud of the progress we’re making at c2c and we continue for it to be a significant focus in our business. as we strive to create workplaces that reflect the communities we serve.
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