Procurement

• Procurement strategy development and execution of procurement activities, including drafting of tender documentation, running end to end tender processes, tender evaluation, and onboarding, in line with Procurement Act 2023 and internal procurement policy.
• Responsible for drafting and maintaining procurement documentation, including Invitation to Tender (ITTs), evaluation templates, and contract registers.
• Liaise with internal teams to gather requirements and ensure procurement activities are delivered on time and are compliant with legislation and policy.
• Embed procurement best practice, through advice, providing guidance and training.
• Lead user of the e-tendering system, providing training, support and guidance to colleagues.
• Deputise for the Procurement Manager as required.
• Required to provide support relating to vendor oversight and contract management activities as required.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure procurement and vendor oversight activities are aligned with FCA, LGPS pooling requirements, and internal policies.
• Contribute to audits, compliance checks, and regulatory reporting as required.
• Promote strong governance, risk management, and transparency in procurement processes.

Relationship Management

• Build collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders across Operations, Finance, Investments, and Legal.
• Support effective communication with suppliers, ensuring professional engagement and resolution of issues.
• Promote best practice in procurement processes.
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Procurement

• Procurement strategy development and execution of procurement activities, including drafting of tender documentation, running end to end tender processes, tender evaluation, and onboarding, in line with Procurement Act 2023 and internal procurement policy.
• Responsible for drafting and maintaining procurement documentation, including Invitation to Tender (ITTs), evaluation templates, and contract registers.
• Liaise with internal teams to gather requirements and ensure procurement activities are delivered on time and are compliant with legislation and policy.
• Embed procurement best practice, through advice, providing guidance and training.
• Lead user of the e-tendering system, providing training, support and guidance to colleagues.
• Deputise for the Procurement Manager as required.
• Required to provide support relating to vendor oversight and contract management activities as required.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure procurement and vendor oversight activities are aligned with FCA, LGPS pooling requirements, and internal policies.
• Contribute to audits, compliance checks, and regulatory reporting as required.
• Promote strong governance, risk management, and transparency in procurement processes.

Relationship Management

• Build collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders across Operations, Finance, Investments, and Legal.
• Support effective communication with suppliers, ensuring professional engagement and resolution of issues.
• Promote best practice in procurement processes.
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