Assistant Sourcing Manager - Preston, United Kingdom - Essential Employment

Essential Employment
Essential Employment
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Preston, United Kingdom

1 month ago

Tom O´Connor

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Assistant Sourcing Manager - Procurement needed in Preston, Paying £250 per day - Reference: RQ790716
Hybrid working, with attendance in our Preston office required once a week.

Assistant Sourcing Manager is for 3-6 months as an estimate but likely closer to 6 and possibly longer. P

  • To support development of category vision.
  • To gain an understanding of the Category both internally and externally
  • To lead on low value procurements;
  • To establish working relationships and proactively engage with and work collaboratively with the relevant stakeholders
  • To highlight risk and issues and record progress through periodic reporting.
  • To identify and promote value added services across the University.
  • To deliver budget efficiencies and maximise use of funds.
  • To procure and negotiate contractual agreements.
  • To develop supply market in support.
  • To promote commercial best practise through stakeholder and supplier relationships.
  • To engage with SME's and the local community in order to meet the Sustainable Procurement policies (Responsible Procurement).
  • To ensure the delivery of compliant procurements and contracts and be responsible for improving overall compliance statistics and addressing noncompliance.
  • To contribute to continuous improvement initiatives which lead to Procurement being recognised as Best in Class.
  • To contribute to the vision and mission as encapsulated in the Strategy
  • To contribute to the delivery of the Financial Strategy

This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis.
**Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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