Procurement & Contracts Manager

• Annual Base Salary of up to 42k Per Annum DOE
• Monday to Friday working hours, 8.30am-4.30pm.
• Following a 6-month probation, the opportunity to work 2 days from home (Hybrid) will become available.
• Following a 6 month probation, there is flexibility to start between 7am and 10am on office-based days that are not team days, with hours adjusted accordingly
• 26 days leave + Bank holidays + Birthday off
• 5% Pension contribution scheme
• Prospect of an amazing career within a terrific business
• The best in training, upskilling and self-development
• Based in Newcastle Upon Tyne
• Hugely supportive and collaborative culture, progression opportunities are consistent.
• Upwardly mobile business encountering consistent growth
• Permanent position from day one
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Private Medical Healthcare
• Staff social events
• Annual Strategy Meeting in which your voice can be heard, you can have your say in what you think the business should do!

• Define the requirements of Public Sector Partners to enable the design of full tender documentation packs and deliver procurement activity
• Liaise with partners and colleagues in order to deliver procurement activity effectively
• Develop detailed knowledge and understanding of public sector procurement regulations to ensure all outputs are fully compliant
• Provide procurement support on projects, strategic procurement activities (frameworks, DPS etc.) and call-off procurement activity
• Build long-term partnerships with Supply Chain Partners through clear, consistent management of projects during the delivery phase
• Provide monthly updates of project invoicing to enable the business to claim income and monitor ongoing Financial forecasting
• Research improved ways of working in order to achieve further efficiencies across the business function.
• Be able to utilise IT software packages to deliver all elements of our client’s procurement offer, particularly use of e-procurement portals.
• Undertake market and supply chain analysis.
• Undertake commercial and qualitative evaluations of various procurement projects
• Work effectively as a team member, actively managing all business accounts and progress with team members as appropriate.
• Represent our client in a professional and knowledgeable manner to all stakeholders, partners and potential members displaying a full understanding of the business.
• Attend and, where appropriate, lead meetings with team and third parties as appropriate, taking minutes when required.
• Arrange meetings/events as appropriate including organising venues, amenities, agendas, distribution of paperwork

• Excellent planning and organisational ability
• Public sector procurement background
• Housing or Construction background preferred but not essential.
• Excellent computer skills – particularly Microsoft Office applications: Excel, Word etc.
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral and the ability to speak articulately and confidently
• Ability to analyse information and use data effectively to inform decision making
• Excellent problem solving
• Change management skills
• Lead and attend meetings as a professional representative of our client, adding value to discussions with partner organisations

• Has detailed knowledge and experience of procurement regulation and processes and the understanding to devise and create effective procurement solutions
• Understands the Contract Management process and implements a clear strategy to build strong relationships with Landlord and Supply Chain Partners alike.

• Procurement knowledge of working within a Housing Consortium and/or Housing Sector, preparation of mini tender documentation
• Knowledge of procurement process regulation

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