Assistant Procurement Manager

Key Responsibilities

This is a varied and challenging role, but here is a taste of what your day-to-day activities could include: Working closely across various Northern functions to build an agreed and detailed procurement program, including timelines, for major procurements. Proposing and agreeing procurement strategies and obtaining the necessary support of stakeholders. Implementing the agreed procurement strategy including: o Producing appropriate tender documentation. o Managing the procurement process. o Identifying the most appropriate solution. o Obtaining all necessary approvals. Providing regular progress, reports and other updates to stakeholders

Essential Requirements

We’re looking for someone who has previous experience of working within a high functioning department, that can support facilitating tenders and who can build excellent working relationships with stakeholders across Northern. Ideally you will be actively working towards MCIPS (Northern can support you through the required qualification) as well as: We’re also looking for the following: Experience in, or demonstrable knowledge of, procurement. Are an excellent Team Player and a good all-round communicator with sound verbal and written skills. Are familiar with the Public Procurement Regulations or, the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016. Have some demonstrable knowledge of Contract Law Are experienced in working with a variety of internal and external stakeholders and managing positive relationships. Experience of production of Invitation to Tender (ITT) and evaluation documentation, negotiation of contract terms and conditions in compliance with standard documents. Ability to prioritise, multi-task and deliver objectives to tight deadlines, whilst being flexible and adaptable as required.