Procurement and Contracts Manager
Posted 2 weeks ago by Michael Page
£43,564 Per year
Undetermined
Onsite
Bradford
- Join a large Education organisation who play a key role in the community
- Hybrid working environment
About Our Client
Bradford College are one of the biggest education and training providers in the region, with students studying T Levels, vocational qualifications, community courses, apprenticeships, degrees and masters. With hands-on practical approach to training and professional qualifications, students are shaped into the ideal job candidate. They work with employers and the surrounding industry to create meaningful work placements and make sure students stand out in the world of work.
With state of the art facilities and resources, Bradford College plays an integral part in supporting the community and the next generation of skilled employees.
Job Description
The key responsibilities of the Procurement and Contracts Manager:
- Contribute to, and manage a comprehensive procurement policy, strategy and activity for the College
- Develop, manage and maintain strategic supplier relationships
- Negotiate with key suppliers at a senior and strategic level to ensure optimal supplier performance and price
- Develop, implement and maintain an evaluation process to measure effective supplier performance and compliance
- Develop and implement a strategy to ensure the procurement function is operating in line with the objectives of the College to add value, mitigate supply chain risk and deliver cost savings
- Manage the development of contracts, contractual relationships and contract management to deliver continuous improvement in delivery of goods and services
- Lead and manage the Procurement team to deliver the appropriate support to the College to ensure corporate and business development objectives are met
- Provide specific, expert procurement advice and guidance to senior management, Heads of Departments and Managers in order to achieve the College's business objectives