Procurement Manager

Salary - Day Rate between £350 - £400

Mid-Kent



Please only apply if you have previous experience in the public sector and MCIPS Qualified!



Pearson Whiffin are proud to be recruiting for a Senior Procurement Manager on behalf of a large award-winning company based in Medway.

As Procurement Manager you will play a key role in the development and implementation of relevant strategies to embed compliance, in line with value for money and industry best practice.



Duties will include:

* Delivery of growth against business strategic objectives
* Delivering specialist advice and support on a broad range of procurement activity including over EU/UK threshold spend as well as reporting on overall procurement and contract management performance
* Build a strategic oversees supply base
* Managing a team
* development and implementation of relevant strategies to embed compliance, in line with value for money and industry best practice.
* Look at ways to add value
* Achieve a low-cost supply chain



The ideal candidate will:



* Prove that you are MCIPS qualified and educated to graduate (or equivalent) level.
* Have strong analytical skills and able to interpret complex issues as well the ability to motivate, encourage and support the business in all procurement activities and deliver to strict deadlines and manage conflicting priorities.
* Good time management & organisational skills
* Great IT Skills - including MS Excel
* Have worked in the Public Sector



Benefits



* Training Opportunities
* Flexible staff benefits including a cycle to work scheme
* Company pension matched contributions up to 6%
* Training and opportunities for continuing professional development
* Flexible staff benefits including a cycle to work scheme
* 28 days holiday a year + Bank Holidays and the option to buy/sell holiday
* A range of wellbeing activities
* Enhanced family leave policies
* A fantastic working office environment overlooking the River Medway that's accessible and inclusive
* Free on-site parking and disabled parking
* Regular social and charitable events and a volunteering day
* A great team of colleagues to work with
* Access to two holiday homes in Dorset and Norfolk​​​​​​​





This is a fantastic role with lots of progression opportunities, good training, and a competitive salary.

If you feel you meet the above criteria, please apply online NOW for immediate consideration.



This role is being handled by Samantha Reid, Business Support Senior Consultant for Pearson Whiffin Recruitment.



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