Jackson Hogg Procurement division are partnering with a procurement consultancy in Newcastle on the appointment of a Procurement & Contracts Manager to join their small, close-knit team on a full-time and permanent basis.

This role will be based on site during probationary period, before then offering a hybrid working pattern of 3 days in office and 2 days from home.

The Procurement & Contracts Manager will undertake a range of activities to support and create innovative procurement solutions and to effectively manage the delivery of projects for it’s Customers and Supply Chain Partners while having a full awareness of and supporting the achievement of the business objectives. This role will require you to lead on defined projects working on your own initiative.

The Role:

• Define the requirements of Public Sector Partners to enable the design of full tender documentation packs and deliver procurement activity on behalf of partners
• 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 membership.
• Be able to utilise IT software packages to deliver all elements of our procurement offer, particularly use of e-procurement portals.
• Undertake market and supply chain analysis.
• Undertake commercial and qualitative evaluations of various procurement projects
• Attend and, where appropriate, lead meetings with team members and third parties as appropriate, taking minutes when required.

Benefits:

• Annual leave starting at 26 days per year which increases with service up to 31 days plus bank holidays
• Employer pension contribution 9%
• Discounted on site gym
• Hybrid working after probationary period
• Private health care
• Death in service benefit
• Critical illness cover
• Training and development opportunities

Person Specification:

• 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
• Excellent planning and organisational ability
• 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
• Ambitious and resilient, welcomes a fast paced, dynamic and changing environment
• An achiever always focused on the key deliverables with a can-do mentality
• CIPS qualified would be advantageous but not essential