Senior Procurement Specialist

Devon  ‐ Onsite
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Description

My client, a leading Public Sector body, are currently looking for a Procurement professional on a initial 6 month contract in Exeter.

This role is working on a T&E (Transform & Efficiency) Programme which is a key component of my clients Corporate Plan to ensure they remain fit-for-the-future. The primary purpose of T&E Programme is to establish a more responsive and resilient infrastructure aligned to the delivery of their key services and products, whilst at the same time delivering £15m of efficiencies from FY19/20.

Essential Qualifications, Skills & Abilities

An experienced MCIPS qualified professional with the following relevant experience:

  • Extensive experience of delivering complex and high risk procurements and sourcing activity at a strategic level, with a strong track record of meeting service/business need, delivering financial savings and minimising service and procurement risk.
  • Solid knowledge and understanding of the full end to end procurement process including strategic procurement techniques, sourcing and tendering, supplier management and negotiation.
  • A proven track record in the delivery of complex procurement projects and programmes.
  • Strong people and stakeholder management skills and experienced at operating within complex stakeholder environments with demonstrated procurement credibility.
  • Strong analytical, numerical, written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability in the compilation, negotiation and on-going management of contracts.
  • Experience of engaging a major consultancy delivery partner (+£2m) including effective contract management through the duration of the assignment.
  • Experience of outsourcing IT developments using a sprint and agile approach.
  • Proven track record of delivering VfM through suitable procurement approaches, supplier negotiation and strong contract management.
  • Expert knowledge of public sector procurement regulations and EC Directives.

This role also requires the successful candidate to have, or be able to obtain SC Security Clearance.

Recruitment Zone acting as an employment business in regard to this advert.

Start date
ASAP
From
RZ Group
Published at
11.02.2017
Project ID:
1286585
Contract type
Freelance
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