Our client, based in Buckinghamshire, is currently recruiting for a Commercial/Procurement Manager on a temporarycontract for three months. Our client is a public sector one looking for candidates with similar experience.

The position is due to start immediately on a full time basis with home working involved. The daily rate for this role is negotiable dependent on experience, up to a maximum of £250 UMB.

The ideal candidate will have experience working for a public sector body and will be MCIPS qualified.

Duties will include (but not limited to):

* Working alongside the Head of Service to identify the procurement needs of each service area

* Leading on purchasing and procurement activity to maximize savings

* Managing a team of Procurement/Contracts Specialists and Administrators effectively

* Working closely with tenants and leaseholders to ensure customer satisfaction

* Leading in negotiating contract extensions and variations with assistance from the relevant technical staff when required

* Coordinating the dispatch and return of tender documentation and assessing responses

* Maintaining detailed records and registers in order to provide an audit trail and evidence for decisions taken

* Developing tender evaluation models

This position requires experience of direct line management.

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

* Detailed knowledge of EU procurement rules/procedures

* Commercial awareness

* Project management skills/PRINCE2 qualification is ideal

* Strong IT and E-tendering skills

Working hours:

* 37 hours per week

* Home working

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

KEYWORDS: Procurement Manager, Public Sector Procurement, OJEU

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