Procurement Manager

Client Overview:

Our Client, based in Greater Manchester, provide Business Support Services to the NHS with the main aim to help deliver savings to the NHS. Our Client ensure cost improvements, efficiency savings, improved data management and reporting to those in the NHS and wider Public Sector they support.

Role Overview:

Due to continued growth our Client is looking to bring in a Procurement Manager to work with our Clients Strategic Procurement & Commissioning Support Team, other key internal stakeholders and crucially our Clients customers to ensure procurement activities are OJEU and PCR compliant, optimised and delivered in a professional, safe and efficient manner.

You will manage various health related procurement projects end to end, develop contract documentation, deliver training, workshops and presentations (including evaluation methodology) to both internal and external stakeholders and work with wider teams to support projects to influence procurement strategies that will align with best practice and legislative compliance (OJEU and PCR) to ensure continuous improvements to methods of work, processes and maintaining legislative compliance.

This is a permanent opportunity based in Greater Manchester with a total package of £42,000 on offer (£40,000 plus 5% Flex Fund).

Experience Required:

Successful candidates must have the following experience:

• Experience in a similar role either in the Public Sector or delivering products/services to the Public Sector
• Strong understanding of Public Sector Procurement (OJEU and PCR)
• Experience or understanding of running an OJEU/PCR compliant end to end Procurement
• CIPS qualified or equivalent experience/qualifications
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to interact and set strategies
• Experience in the NHS or a Healthcare related role would be beneficial