Guardian Jobs · 23 hours ago
Procurement and Contracts Manager, E-ACT
Kettering, OH
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
£46K/yr - £50K/yrE-ACT is a dynamic trust focused on shaping educational experiences for children across England. The Procurement and Contracts Manager will provide proactive procurement and contract management services, ensuring value for money and compliance with public sector regulations throughout the contract lifecycle.
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Responsibilities
Lead and execute procurement tenders for high value and trust wide contracts to support the Trusts category led procurement approach, ensuring legal compliance, risk management value for money and delivery of what is requirements
Advise and support colleagues with procurement activities, ensuring adherence to policy, standards and procedures are followed, known risks are managed and, specification of requirements is clear
Provide procurement services to internal stakeholders to ensure procurement and contract management standards are met including evaluation moderation service, support with supplier feedback and contract documentation
Support contract management, to ensure effective the delivery of goods, services and works, meeting contractual obligations and identifying and managing risks
Support strategic supplier relationships by monitoring performance, driving value and innovation, ensuring contract compliance, mitigating risks, and aligning with financial and operational controls
Qualification
Required
CIPS qualification
Contract management experience
Analytical and problem solving skills
Must be fluent in English with strong written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
Access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS)
Life cover at three times pensionable pay
31 days of annual leave for year-round employees
Cycle to Work scheme
Tailored INSET days
High-quality CPD opportunities
Automatic TLR progression
Structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3)
Full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities
Wisdom app
Free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice
Company
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51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase