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Head of Procurement

Employer
Michael Page Procurement & Supply Chain
Location
England, West Yorkshire, Wakefield
Salary
£50,000 - £55,000 per annum + Fantastic Benefits
Closing date
25 Oct 2019

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Sector
Public Sector
Responsibilities
Procurement, Strategy, Risk / Compliance
Position/Level
Department Head
Contract Type
Permanent
Language
English

Job Details

  • Responsible for all strategic & operational procurement activity within the group
  • The Head of Procurement will work with other senior leaders within the organisation to deliver substantial and sustainable savings on both goods & services

Client Details

My client are a leading public sector organisation.

Description:

  • Managing the procurement activities and ensuring they remained aligned with business vision and values
  • Leading on the development of procurement strategy, leading negotiations with suppliers, contract and supplier management, contract development, competitive tendering, market research and bench marking
  • Lead the development, compilation and implementation of procurement systems and policies to maximise value & mitigate risk
  • Ensure all procurement process are compliant with all relevant legislation and policies
  • Manage contracts & provide oversight and guidance to ensure delegated contracts are managed effectively
  • Provide guidance and support to colleagues who undertake delegated procurement activities
  • Act as professional advisor to Executive Leadership
  • Develop the procurement function including identifying additional resource requirements such as additional procurement staff

Profile:

  • MCIPS
  • Leadership experience
  • Experience in delivering change
  • Results driven
  • Good communicator

Job Offer:

  • Huge growth opportunity
  • Great benefits

Company

Michael Page is a specialist in procurement recruitment; handling permanent, contract and interim procurement jobs in the private and public sector.

Our teams specialize by region and industry sector to ensure in-depth market knowledge. This infrastructure also enables us to meet our customers and build strong, one-on-one relationships, allowing us to truly understand their requirements and deliver consistent results. Procurement jobs we recruit include:

  • CPOs
  • Procurement directors
  • Category managers
  • Buyers
  • Indirect and direct strategic sourcing professionals 
  • e-Sourcing specialists
  • Supplier relationship managers
  • Commissioning specialists
  • Procurement transformation leaders
  • Purchase-to-pay systems specialists

We aim to deliver and develop world-class sourcing teams for our clients, and provide access to challenging opportunities to enhance the careers of our procurement job seekers.

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