Sourcing Manager

MMP Consultancy ,
London, Greater London
Salary: £33.00 - £35.00 per hour

Overview

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Sourcing Manager to join a forward-thinking public-sector organisation based in London on a temporary contract. Responsible for the management of a specific spend portfolio across the organisation. The purpose of the role is to ensure, both compliance with relevant policies and procedures and the delivery of cost improvement targets Responsibilities: Assist the Director of Sourcing in the strategic direction of the service and organisational corporate financial reporting Leading the negotiation of complex/ high value commercial contracts Organisation expert for the specific portfolio with a detailed understanding of the portfolio market, industry trends, product/service options/ best practice. Procurement specialist for the organisation on the Public Contract Regulations and associated Case Law Responsible for and leading on highly complex financial analysis and modelling of spend categories and operational processes to support options appraisal Leading and project managing a large range of initiatives. Required to prepare and review detailed analysis/ options appraisal/ business cases Resolving conflict situations either within the portfolio department, across the wider service, or with external suppliers regarding staff behaviour/conduct or outcomes of purchasing decisions Ideal Candidate: Proven work experience as a sourcing manager or procurement manager in a public-sector business Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management and relevant software Understanding of market dynamics and sound business judgement Strong project management and leadership skills Ability to negotiate and sustain networking relationships Comfortable with figures and in collecting, analysing and interpreting data Solid judgement with ability to make good decisions It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 1 week of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.