Procurement Manager - Midlands

Location Wolverhampton
Job type Contract
Salary Up to £62.50 per hour
Consultant Billy Holland
Call +44 7458 154932
Reference HQ00098917_1572962713

Sanctuary Social Care is currently looking for an experienced and dedicated Team Manager to fill a full-time role for Corporate Services in the Midlands.

The pay rate for this locum Team Manager job is £62.50 per hour (LTD Company Equivalent) and is an initial 3-month contract.

We are looking for two commercially aware procurement professionals to join the team as a Procurement Managers for corporate services which cut across a spectrum of requirements, such as fleet, waste and environmental services, professional services, financial services and human resources.

For this challenging role, you will bring strong procurement experience and ideally knowledge of the categories stated above. You will work closely with stakeholders to develop category plans and sourcing strategies that will meet the Council's needs and provide procurement and contract management expertise to successfully source and commercially manage contracts and drive continuous improvement.

Ideally, you will have public sector procurement experience and possess a good understanding of Public Contract Regulations 2015, you will have already achieved MCIPS, or are well on your way, and you are committed to developing professionally. You can see the big picture and look for opportunities to deliver improvement and efficiency.

Duties:

  • To provide procurement and contract management expertise to successfully source and commercially manage contracts.

  • Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and Council procedures that commissioning outcomes are met, providers' proposals are delivered, and relationships are developed to maximise the value and benefits from third party spend.

Requirements:

  • A recognised and relevant professional social work qualification (Degree / Diploma in Social Work).

  • Qualified HCPC registered Social Worker

  • Management experience is essential.

  • Either: Member of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or Other appropriate Management/Business qualification or Significant experience in category management and sourcing. Evidence of continuing professional and managerial development.

  • Relevant Degree or equivalent Post Graduate diploma or equivalent in Management Accredited Project Management qualification eg Prince2

Contact:

This Team Manager job is advertised by Billy Holland; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.