Procurement Manager

The OrganisationNigel Wright Group has been appointed to support a well established Public Sector organisation with the appointment of a Procurement Manager.The OpportunityThe Procurement Manager will be wholly responsible for:

• Managing the Procurement Team, overseeing operational, day to day and strategic procurement activity
• Leading, guiding and supporting the Team
• Developing and driving the Organisation's Procurement Strategy in line with wider organisational strategies
• Managing a broad, varied portfolio of procurement spend across goods and services
• Leading procurement activity on major strategic projects
• Fostering collaborative partnerships with key multifunctional stakeholders internally
• Supporting and educating stakeholders, providing high level guidance and advice to the wider Organisation as to procurement best practice, communicating regulatory change and its impact
• Managing and maintaining associated registers and systems (including tender and contracts' registers), identifying opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies, ensuring compliance

About YouThe successful Procurement Manager will have/be:

• An experienced MCIPS procurement professional with previous experience in providing effective leadership and management of a Procurement team
• Broad procurement background gained from within regulated public/utilities sector essential
• Proven track record in developing and implementing Procurement strategy
• Experienced in managing a broad category portfolio from minor to major procurements including, but not limited to - Engineering, Construction, Business Services, FM, Capex
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills - adept at building relationships swiftly and with ease
• Well-rounded communication and networking skills, engaging, proactive - confident to act as the Procurement figurehead
• Supportive mentor and team leader
• Flexible and agile - capable of both operating at a hands-on and strategic level