Procurement Manager - Reed : Job Details

Job Type: Full-time, Temporary. Hybrid working.

Location: Stratford, London

London Stadium are seeking a Procurement Manager to work closely with the Head of Procurement to support the running of the procurement function on a three-month interim basis. This role involves advising the business, developing processes and procurement strategies, and leading procurement projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate procurement environments subject to public procurement law and will be instrumental in promoting and implementing sustainable and responsible procurement practices.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Support procurement operations for complex and lead non-complex projects, ensuring challenge-free and value for money procurements.
• Work with the Head of Procurement on plans to help the procurement team operate efficiently.
• Supervise and assist Project Managers with the drafting of procurement documentation, ensuring the right supply-chain management strategy and process is implemented.
• Ensure goods, services, and works are procured in a fair and compliant process, encouraging early supplier engagement.
• Advise colleagues of all seniority on suitable routes to market and take responsibility for finalising the contract scope and commercial model to deliver project objectives.
• Implement and maintain procurement processes in accordance with EU and UK legislation, UK Government procurement initiatives, and corporate policies.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies identifying areas for continuous improvement.
• Maintain procurement databases/systems and support the business in the management of contracts and record keeping.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of procurement and take a proactive approach to self-development and performance improvement.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Membership of Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, or the Chartered Institute of Building, or relevant experience.
• Proficient procurement professional with experience promoting the procurement process to stakeholders.
• Practical experience of managing varied procurement operations in a corporate procurement environment subject to public procurement law.
• Knowledge of developing and implementing sustainable and responsible procurement requirements in procurement evaluations.
• Commercial awareness with negotiation and influencing skills.
• Ability to act as a partner to the business and to influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong internal and external stakeholder relationship and management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to develop innovative solutions.

If this role of interest to you and you have the required skills and experience, then please click apply.