Our client a leading organisation in their respected industry are on the hunt for a procurement manager.
Responsibilities:

This role will report to the Head of Procurement

• Manage end-to-end RFP processes on behalf of both Procurement and the programme, reporting progress to the programme manager as part of the project team
• Ensure that RFP processes are run in an equitable and consistent manner for all participants by advising USS stakeholders on best practice at all stages
• Lead on all communication with prospective suppliers at all stages of the RFP process and key point of contact between programme team and relevant third parties
• Create RFP documents, templates and schedules
• Work with the SMEs from key business areas to gather specification requirements, documenting them appropriately and creating a template to capture supplier responses
• Work alongside the relevant teams and with suppliers (where necessary) to create the commercial model options for the RFP
• Work with other partners and/or 3rd party consultants on the RFP to ensure a seamless and aligned approach
• Develop, communicate and implement a suitable scoring mechanism by which to evaluate the RFP submissions
• Work with the Finance Business Partner to input into the business case as required
• Provide input for relevant committee papers

Ideal Candidate:
We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don’t tick every box, if you’re excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we’re looking for, then please apply, regardless of whether you meet all the requirements outlined in this profile.

To be successful in the role you will have:

• Experienced IT buyer, ideally with experience in running complex IT data projects
• Demonstrable experience in a senior procurement role
• Lead by example, is resilient and able to deal with complex challenges
• Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to constructively challenge stakeholders and who seeks to understand and clarify commercial implications of supplier relationships
• Strong procurement understanding with the ability to work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent commercial acumen and ability to consistently secure the most advantageous outcomes for USS
• High level of pragmatism and creativity when problem solving
• A strong communicator, both orally and in writing
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to support procurement decisions
• MCIPS or similar qualification preferre

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £80,000.00-£100,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Performance bonus
• Yearly bonus

Benefits:

• Company pension

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Remot

This role will report to the Head of Procurement

• Manage end-to-end RFP processes on behalf of both Procurement and the programme, reporting progress to the programme manager as part of the project team
• Ensure that RFP processes are run in an equitable and consistent manner for all participants by advising USS stakeholders on best practice at all stages
• Lead on all communication with prospective suppliers at all stages of the RFP process and key point of contact between programme team and relevant third parties
• Create RFP documents, templates and schedules
• Work with the SMEs from key business areas to gather specification requirements, documenting them appropriately and creating a template to capture supplier responses
• Work alongside the relevant teams and with suppliers (where necessary) to create the commercial model options for the RFP
• Work with other partners and/or 3rd party consultants on the RFP to ensure a seamless and aligned approach
• Develop, communicate and implement a suitable scoring mechanism by which to evaluate the RFP submissions
• Work with the Finance Business Partner to input into the business case as required
• Provide input for relevant committee paper

To be successful in the role you will have:

• Experienced IT buyer, ideally with experience in running complex IT data projects
• Demonstrable experience in a senior procurement role
• Lead by example, is resilient and able to deal with complex challenges
• Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to constructively challenge stakeholders and who seeks to understand and clarify commercial implications of supplier relationships
• Strong procurement understanding with the ability to work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent commercial acumen and ability to consistently secure the most advantageous outcomes for USS
• High level of pragmatism and creativity when problem solving
• A strong communicator, both orally and in writing
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to support procurement decisions
• MCIPS or similar qualification preferr