Procurement and Contracts Manager

Job overview

This post will take responsibility for the development and implementation of the Procurement policy, processes and procedures. Ensuring that DBW remains compliant with the public sector procurement regulations 2015 and ongoing compliance with any future procurement regulations. In addition, you will develop a Contract and Supplier Relationship Management Standard, creating the platform for DBW to be a more intelligent client to its suppliers, maximising the benefits of the relationship. Other duties will include strategic risk monitoring of our Business-Critical Suppliers, operational management of the Group's framework contracts, as well as supporting key procurement projects across the DBW group. Ideally you will have the relevant experience and qualifications from a procurement or contract management role within the public sector. In addition, you will possess great communication skills; written and verbal, the ability to effectively lead a small team and will have a focus on continuous improvement.

To take lead responsibility for the following key areas:

• Procurement
• Contract Management

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Pursue procurement excellence and value for money through the implementation of professional, efficient and effective procurement processes to achieve strategic goals, continuous improvement and Responsible Procurement.
• Lead and advise on the full procurement lifecycle from procurement design to contract award and bidder feedback. Undertake the full tender and due diligence process including: appraisals for potential suppliers, commercial and financial evaluation, risk register recording, business continuity management, contract creation with service deliverables.
• Be seen as the key internal point of contact for all procurement and contracts related queries. Build effective collaborative relationships with stakeholders to promote a responsive, agile and professional department. Develop internal documentation and training, including policies, standards, guidance notes and MI for reporting.
• Ensure professional business facing documentation is achieved for internal and external stakeholders. Manage documentation to ensure ongoing compliance with the public sector procurement regulations.
• Remain up to date on legislation, regulations, industry best practice, and any other relevant guidelines.
• Proactively review existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure on-going feasibility and compliance with regulations. Act as the focal point for Supplier Relationship Management.
• Provide support to the team on issues of contract negotiations and perform risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements
• Any other task as may be identified by the Risk Assurance Manager to meet the operational needs of the department.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Experience

Essential

• Proven experience of leading procurement or supply chain operations.
• Working knowledge of public sector procurement practices and regulations.
• Experience of designing and leading competitive tenders in the public sector
• Strong numerical analysis skills
• Strong communication, influencing and interpersonal skills
• Able to analyse situations or issues and identify practical, high quality solutions
• Ability to prioritise and organise work under pressure and determination to complete tasks in a qualitative manner with measurable success
• Attention to detail

Desirable

• Legal experience of working with the public sector procurement regulations
• Strong project management skills
• Experience of working within financial services
• CIPS qualified

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To apply for this role, please go to our recruitment page.

Closing date: August 22