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Head of Procurement

A commercially minded Head of Procurement is need to further drive the development of the procurement strategy in support of the strategic ambitions. Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Head of Procurement will be the professional lead and will ensure the delivery of a progressive approach to achieving value for money (VFM).

* Lead & provide advice on procurement activity at all stages; including supplier identification & qualification, tender process and contract award. EU procurement regulations.
* Take a lead role for VFM across a wide range of procurement projects you are assigned to.
* Take a proactive approach to service spend; recognise areas for improvement and lead on recommendations; champion best practise procurement by providing high quality and professional support at all times.
* Assist in the undertaking & letting of national procurement frameworks for use by all UK public bodies.
* Lead on the contract and supplier management of the suppliers contracted under our national frameworks.
* Ability to set and manage department objectives, prioritising and revising targets as required.
* Ability to understand the perspective of key decision makers and partners and can analyse their needs and interests to identify and, where appropriate, support particular agendas.
* Ability to negotiate, influence and communicate in a clear and concise manner both in writing and verbally.
* Ability to think strategically and provide clear direction.

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