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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