Procurement Manager

This range is provided by We Do Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay rangeInterim Procurement Manager - 3 monthsCentral London - Hybrid (1 day in office)We are looking for a hands-on, immediately available Procurement Manager to play a key role leading a small but established procurement function for 3 months as it goes through a period of people change.This position reports into the CFO within a leading education organisation in central London.We are looking for a people-centric business partner who is humble and energetic.Wish ListProfessional certification in procurement (CIPS, CPM, CSCP)Prior experience managing a procurement functionSolid experience of IT category spend advantageous but not essentialAbility to partner with stakeholders across all levels to maintain robust procurement processes.Hands-on character who can get stuck into the nitty-grittyThe RoleThe successful Interim Procurement Manager will manage the following:Effectively manage all procurement activities, identifying opportunities to increase value for money, transparency, supply chain efficiencies, and savings.Act as a strategic partner to the organisation regarding procurement activity.Maintain established procurement processes and ensure stakeholders adhere to best practice/procurement policy.Oversee ongoing procurement initiatives and sourcing projects through the full procurement process including contract award and signature where required.Govern contract management, supplier performance, and relationship management for supplier agreements reviewing as required by annual schedules.Take responsibility for all applicable procurement compliance matters. Proactively address any compliance issues internally and externally.Support tenders and negotiations if required, ensuring appropriate plans are in place for the process and next steps following a decision on the supplier.Provide excellent leadership and direction for the team.Support the internal stakeholder group as required.Ensure cost approval processes are adhered to for capex or operational budgets.Preparation of detailed monthly procurement reports to SLT including key KPIs and insights.Your ProfileWe are looking for a proactive Interim Procurement Manager who likes to get into the detail and hit the ground running.Someone with prior experience in a procurement management role covering a broad range of day-to-day responsibilities is essential.We need someone detail-oriented who has a commercial mindset and the people skills to add value and proactively manage ongoing procurement processes across the business.£350-400 per day. This role is offered on a hybrid basis 1 day per week in a central London office.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeContractJob functionPurchasingIndustries: Education Administration Programs

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