Job Introduction
The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority is seeking to appoint a Procurement Manager, to join the Commercial team. Your key responsibilities in this role would be to ensure a focus on delivering the priorities of the Metro Mayor by:
· Supporting the building and development of a high performing procurement function which is adequately resourced and skilled to meet business needs.
· Developing and managing the portfolio of projects (multi-million/high profile) requiring procurement in your area to ensure we conduct fair, transparent and proportionate procurements.
· Working with Heads of Department and directors to develop Procurement approaches / sourcing strategies for bid submissions to central government to secure funding.
· Managing the supply chain and business continuity risk assessment for the organisation understanding spend profiles and associated risks.
Are you someone who has up to date procurement expertise, an ability to convert that into best practice, ensure compliance in the organisation and ultimately always focuses on delivery?
If this sounds like your next role, please click on the apply button below and tell us why you would be a great fit for this role. Please the job description below for more information.
About the Company
The West Of England Combined Authority is an equal opportunities employer, in line with the Equalities Act 2010, and invite applicants to contact us to identify any additional support they may need during the recruitment process.
The West Of England Combined Authority is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We ensure all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or citizenship status. We are also proud to have been accredited as a Living Wage Employer.
Flexible and Hybrid working.
The Combined Authority is adopting a Hybrid working approach, which enables employees to split their week between working in the workplace and working remotely.
Hybrid Working forms just part of the flexible working options that the Combined Authority is offering as the new way of working. Flexible working is an arrangement that enables employees to have a way of working that suits and employee’s and employer’s needs whilst maintain a work-life balance.
