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What's involved with this role:

Role: Lead Procurement Manager – Complex Infrastructure Contracts

Job Ref: QAD 1942 /0410

Pay Rate: Competitive Market Rate

Hours per week: 37 hours per week

Contract Length: Initially 12 months

Location: Reading, West Berkshire

We are seeking an experienced Lead Procurement Manager to oversee major procurement projects, strategic partnerships, and alliances. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating NEC contracts, with expertise in the procurement of complex infrastructure contracts, ideally under PCR, DSPCR, or UCR regulations. You should possess solid program management skills, with a track record of working and leading matrix teams effectively. As a natural leader with high emotional intelligence, you excel in coaching, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams. An eye for detail, exceptional people skills, and a results-oriented mindset are essential to providing strategic oversight and ensuring procurement success across the organisation.

Key requirements:

Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating NEC contracts.
Experience managing major procurement projects, including alliances/strategic partnerships/enterprises
Experience in procurement programme management.
Experience working and leading matrix teams
Exceptional leadership skills, to help coach, mentor and develop a high-performing team.
Expertise in the procurement of complex infrastructure contracts, with experience of the PCR and/or DSPCR. However, similar experience with the UCR would also be considered.
An eye for detail and be able to review, challenge and provide ongoing oversight and advice to all aspects of procurement strategy and management.


Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for.


Security Clearance: SC highly desirable; candidates with active SC clearance will be fast-tracked.

Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let us know.

If you consider yourself to have a disability or if you are a veteran, and you meet the essential criteria for the role, you will be put forward for the ‘Guaranteed Interview’ scheme whereby you will have the opportunity to discuss this role and your suitability with a member of the Sourcing team.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we provide the best talent and encourage all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.

Please send your CV directly to centralgov@tclrec.com
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Job Ref: QAD 1942 /0410


Anticipated Length of Assignment: Unless otherwise stated (we do carry the occasional permanent vacancy) all of our roles are technically temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Please do try to resist contacting us with requests for progress updates.

We really do read every CV sent to us. All applications will be acknowledged by a human, not a robot, provided the job remains live and provided your CV meets the “Essential Requirements” listed.

Please note that we do our level best to take down ads as soon as roles have been filled. We are not in the business of harvesting CVs.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary.

What's involved with this role:

Role: Principal Procurement Manager

Job Ref: QAD 1942/1909

Pay Rate: Competitive Market Rate

Hours per week: 37 hours per week

Contract Length: Anticipated 12 months
Location: Reading, West Berkshire – hybrid working


We are looking for a Principal Procurement Manager to lead and execute Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, and Supplier Relationship Management for a diverse range of categories. The goal is to leverage and secure the organisation’s supplier base to meet current and future business needs while mitigating risks. The Principal Procurement Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end performance of category groups and managing multimillion-pound procurements effectively.

The ideal candidate will possess asset management expertise, portfolio planning experience, and a strong background in working within a Public Sector Commercial Team. They should be well-versed in managing the procurement process and driving strategic outcomes within a complex public sector environment.

Key Accountabilities:

Develop, implement and drive Category Strategy for a complex group of categories
Oversee the execution of the end to end strategic sourcing process for all complex and high value Procurements
Ensure Supplier Relationship Management for key suppliers who have a significant impact on the organisation’s business, with the objective of managing risk, managing performance and extracting more value from the supplier base
Develop and sign off Supplier Strategies
Act as Sourcing Business Partner for certain areas of the business and be accountable for the Sourcing contribution (including efficiencies and risk mitigation)
Use category expertise and external markets insights, to proactively propose alternative or innovative 3rd party solutions to senior and executive level stakeholders to anticipate issues before they arise
Develop the Category Team and drive a high-performance culture: secure competence development within the team, manage performance in accordance with clear goals and manage team motivation to support Supply Chain Management transformation
Drive Supply Chain Management transformation: continuously and consistently focus the team performance to delight stakeholders and improve Supply Chain Management profile as “Trusted Advisor” to the business.



Key requirements:

Experience of working in a Public Sector Commercial Team and managing the procurement process
Experience of contract regulations, negotiating contracts and/or managing contracts and suppliers
Experience of working as an effective team member and able to develop effective relationships with key stakeholders
Portfolio planning
Asset management knowledge/experience
Knowledge of Procurement reform act (desirable)


Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for.


Security Clearance: DV highly desirable; candidates with active DV clearance will be fast-tracked.

Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let us know.

If you consider yourself to have a disability or if you are a veteran, and you meet the essential criteria for the role, you will be put forward for the ‘Guaranteed Interview’ scheme whereby you will have the opportunity to discuss this role and your suitability with a member of the Sourcing team.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we provide the best talent and encourage all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.

Please send your CV directly to centralgov@tclrec.com
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Job Ref: QAD 1942/1909


Anticipated Length of Assignment: Unless otherwise stated (we do carry the occasional permanent vacancy) all of our roles are technically temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Please do try to resist contacting us with requests for progress updates.

We really do read every CV sent to us. All applications will be acknowledged by a human, not a robot, provided the job remains live and provided your CV meets the “Essential Requirements” listed.

Please note that we do our level best to take down ads as soon as roles have been filled. We are not in the business of harvesting CVs.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary.

Senior Purchasing Advisor

Manpower current have a great opportunity to join the lovely team of one of our large, established, automotive clients situated within Milton Keynes as a Senior Purchasing Advisor.

The role is based within the fleet department who facilitate the order and delivery of new vehicles whilst building customer and supplier relationships, so previous experience operating within this sector would be very advantageous.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate time management, excellent customer service and have a dynamic, inquisitive, and curious personality. Equally you'll have advanced data management and process review experience as this will form part of the role, as well as being comfortable supporting the existing team leader/manager in delegating tasks to ensure SLA's are met within the wider team.

Main responsibilities:

• Communication with Customers and Vehicle Suppliers to identify vehicle requirements
• Liaising with nominated dealers/obtaining quotations and issuing vehicle purchase orders.
• Progressing vehicle orders weekly, keeping systems and customers updated
• Liaison between dealer and customer to arrange new vehicle delivery
• Payment of supplier vehicle invoices
• Ensuring reporting is conducted and kept up to date
• Responsible for a wide range of administrative duties and inter departmental activities
• Producing weekly/monthly business and third party reports and manipulating data into presentable formats
• Support the team manager with prioritisation of workload/tasks to ensure agreed SLA's are met, both personally and for the team

Experience:

• Existing knowledge of automotive products and other manufacturers
• Understanding of fleet leasing solutions
• Data management experience including reviewing processes and reporting whilst proposing efficiency's and process enhancements when identified
• Advanced MS Excel/Data Manipulation skillset, including functions such as vlookup, pivot tables, summary tables and charts and interactive report pack decks
• A team player with the ability to work under pressure in order to meet strict deadlines
• Confident and customer-focused in communicating both by telephone and face to face.

This is a temporary contract until at least the end of December 2024 with the possibility of ongoing extension. You would be working on site 35 hours per week, 9:00AM - 5:00PM, Monday - Friday with a pay rate of £14.53 per hour.

If this role sounds like you and you would be interested in learning more please don't hesitate to apply and get in contact!

Supporting the Procurement Department workplan with responsibility for updating catalogues, reviewing catalogue and non-catalogue spend, identifying and reviewing pricing variances. Working with stakeholders to resolve procurement queries and delivering projects.

Up to £46,000 per annum
Oxfordshire UK


Your new company
An upper-tier local authority for a non-metropolitan county in the South East of England. Established in 1889, it is responsible for most strategic local government services in the county.They provide a wide range of services, including education (schools, libraries, and youth services), social services, public health, highway maintenance, waste disposal, emergency planning, consumer protection, and town and country planning for matters to do with minerals, waste, highways, and education.It is one of the largest employers in Oxfordshire, with a gross expenditure budget of £856.2 million in 2021-221. The council is committed to delivering top-quality services and value for money on behalf of the county's 600,000+ residents. As such, they are now urgently seeking an experienced Procurement Officer ready to take the next step in their career and help them on this journey.


Your new role
In this role, you'll advise the Procurement and Contract Management team, developing strategies and procedures. You'll build relationships with officers and customers, and collaborate with other council functions. You'll ensure strategies are communicated effectively and policies are up-to-date and compliant. You'll also design a training programme for stakeholders, resolve complex issues, and develop a competency framework. Other duties may be required to fulfil the role.


What you'll need to succeed
This role requires MCIPS membership or equivalent, or a commitment to achieve MCIPS within three years. The candidate should have 5 years of public sector procurement and contract management experience, excellent knowledge of strategies, policies, processes, and procedures, and evidence of professional development. Strong communication skills, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills are essential. Key behaviours include personal performance ownership, a positive attitude, proactive communication, resilience, confidence, and providing clear objectives for direct reports.

What you'll get in return
We provide a flexible work culture with the option to work from home or office, supported by a laptop and mobile phone. Enjoy 30 days of holiday, increasing after 10 years, with an option to buy more. We offer health support, a contributory pension scheme (employer contribution upto 19.9%!), family-friendly policies, and a benefits platform for discounts. We also have an electric car scheme, a cycle to work scheme, affordable loans, and learning opportunities.

What you need to do now
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£56000 + bonuses

Abingdon, Oxfordshire, UK (2 days a week on site)

Your new company
My client is a UK government research entity responsible for the development of fusion energy. It operates as an executive non-departmental public body of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. Their role is to research fusion energy and related technologies, with the aim of positioning the UK as a leader in sustainable nuclear energy. The organisation continues to make strides in fusion energy development, aiming to transform this transformative energy technology into a viable source of power. As such, they are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to help them on this journey.

Your new role
In this role, you will provide support to the Strategic Procurement Business Partner and Department Heads, delivering procurement support across the organisation. This includes providing advice, guidance, and completion of large procurements for the growing R&D portfolio. You will mentor and develop members of the procurement team, ensuring the delivery of a first-class procurement service and compliance with UK directives for public sector procurement. You will also support the organisation in achieving its milestones and impacting the achievement of targets. You will coordinate procurement support for major projects, collaborating with others to define project scope in line with Public Contracts Regulations. You will pre-qualify contractors, interview and assess tenderers and negotiate contracts as required. You will manage, monitor, and control contractual progress of projects, ensuring adherence to contract terms considering time, cost, and quality. You will need to identify opportunities for improvements, propose solutions, and make final recommendations for the development of new solutions using analytical and constructive thinking. Lastly, you will provide assistance with the creation, application, and implementation of procurement strategies for site-specific initiatives in all types of procurement projects.

What you'll need to succeed
The ideal candidate for this role should be MCIPS qualified with experience in Public Sector Procurement and knowledge of PCR2015. They should have a good technical understanding of various procurement categories and possess strategic knowledge and experience in procurement. The candidate should have excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to negotiate at the highest levels with suppliers and be commercially astute and customer focused. They should have excellent negotiation skills with some understanding of NEC forms of contract. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential, with the ability to influence people at senior levels. The candidate should also be a good team player, capable of working effectively as part of the Group Procurement Team.

What you need to do now
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£35000 + benefits + bonuses DOE

Abingdon, Oxfordshire, UK (2 days a week on site)


Your new company
My client is a UK government research entity responsible for the development of fusion energy. It operates as an executive non-departmental public body of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. Their role is to research fusion energy and related technologies, with the aim of positioning the UK as a leader in sustainable nuclear energy. The organisation continues to make strides in fusion energy development, aiming to transform this transformative energy technology into a viable source of power. As such, they are seeking an Assistant Procurement Manager to help them on this journey.
Your new role
In this role, you will be responsible for delivering procurement support across the organisation, providing advice, guidance, and completion of projects and complex tenders for the growing R&D portfolio. You will also provide support and guidance for members of the procurement team, ensuring the delivery of a first-class procurement service. This role involves ensuring compliance with European Commission and UK directives for procurement in the public sector and supporting the organisation in achieving its own milestones. You will negotiate with relevant parties, including external companies, to arrive at appropriate commercial agreements. You provide advice to senior managers on contractual strategies, ranging from traditional contracts to alliances, partnerships, and alternative funding strategies. In addition, you will also contribute to problem-solving and decision-making to develop specification requirements and manage contracts from tender through to closure. This includes evaluating bids, ensuring value for money is always obtained, negotiating appropriate commercial agreements, and resolving claims and disputes. Overall, you will be the port of call for all general support, advice, and coaching/delivery of training on commercial matters whilst contributing to the evolution of the organisation's commercial terms and conditions, policies, and working practices. Finally, you will identify opportunities for improvements and propose solutions to contribute to continuous improvement within the organisation.


What you'll need to succeed
The ideal candidate is working towards their MCIPS qualification, experienced in public sector procurement, and understands OJEU. You should have a good grasp of procurement categories and strategies, excellent interpersonal skills, commercial acumen, and negotiation skills. You should be a team player with strong communication skills, technically competent, and able to guide others. You should be capable of managing small projects, acting as a specialist advisor, producing reports, and enforcing policies. You should be able to work independently, select professional principles to address situations, and implement solutions. Ideally, you have postgraduate entry level or equivalent experience, may be professionally qualified, and have practical experience in similar roles. You will understand customer and project requirements, be committed to nurturing scientific and technological excellence, open to new ways of working, and enthusiastic about the organisation's mission. You will be a creative problem solver, working at the frontier of knowledge, and challenging the status quo in a safe and inclusive manner.


What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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