Average Procurement Manager salary in London

About us The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing and care services in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for around 140,000 customers nationwide. Our vision is to deliver great service, provide great homes, to be a great business and to be a great place to work. Because everything we do is about our customers, our communities and our people, any profit we make is re-invested in new and existing homes and improving services. About the role We are looking for a Procurement and SRM Partner to join the Guinness team. This is a permanent, full-time vacancy which is based in our London, Brock Street office. We are currently working to a hybrid working style, working 2 days per week in the office and 3 from home. As such, it is a requirement for candidates to be able to work 2 days per week from the location mentioned above. Our Procurement and SRM team have recently undergone a large and exciting transformation, introducing contract and supplier management standards and support into the purpose of the team. This has included 'Partner’ roles where individuals have their own portfolios of work to manage. With the upcoming implementation of the new Procurement Act 2023, Guinness are seeing this as further opportunity to continue the transformation of our Procurement and SRM function. The main purpose of the role is to develop and deliver expert support in procurement and contract management to achieve value for money throughout Guinness. Skills/Experience: Essential: Experience of procurement in a service orientated and commercial environment.Experience of adding value and additional commercial benefit through the development of constructive supplier relationships.Experience of managing the complete tendering process.Proven project / programme management experience including ability to manage large scale multiple projects concurrently.Experience of implementing Service Level Agreements and Key Performance Indicators in relation to Contract Management.Excellent knowledge of the UK’s procurement regulatory requirements and risk mitigation strategies.Excellent knowledge and understanding of business management principles including decision making, negotiation, planning, budgeting and projections.Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office.Demonstrates the Guinness Behaviours.Demonstrates the Guinness Leadership and Management Standard. Desirable: Experience of working within a procurement function across a geographically dispersed environment. Essential Qualifications: Educated to degree level (or equivalent).MCIPS qualified and/or equivalent.

A business in the leisure industry with some of the most world known brands have invested a huge amount of money for the whole business to go through a digital transformation. They are now looking for a hands on procurement manager to join their small procurement team on a 12 month FTC. They are looking for someone with procurement experience and some digital / tech category experience. This is a very hands on role, someone who enjoys analysing data, identifying trends and then produces reports and presents it back. Someone who can work on their own initiative and does this hands on role now, or has recently. It also involves all the usual contract negotiations, supplier management, internal and external stakeholder management, strategic soucing and supplier engagement. This is a global business that can offer future career opportunities as well as excellent benefits, and to be a part of a well known business who has been involved in most peoples lives and enjoyment at some point. 12 month Fixed term contract 3 days in London and 2 from home initially. Get in contact now for more details.

Key Responsibilities: Manage timely delivery of procurement activities, guiding non-procurement stakeholders through the process.Build a culture of long-term cost savings and measure savings and value delivered.Ensure efficient sequencing of procurement activities and maintain a forward work plan.Create specifications, pricing documents, contracts, and other tender documentation.Maximise value for money and improve the commercial and financial well-being of the business.Manage the new e-procurement solution and promote its use within the organisation.Identify and manage key risks and advise the Head of Department.Develop a strong culture of teamwork and embed policies and procedures. Job Requirements: MCIPS qualified or part qualified with equivalent experience.Proven success in a Procurement Officer, Procurement Consultant, or Procurement Manager role.Strong understanding of public and private sector procurement, including public procurement regulations.Experience in procuring a broad range of goods, works, and services.Experience in procuring via frameworks.Knowledge of a wide range of contract conditions.Sound knowledge of contracts and the legal framework.Experience guiding non-procurement practitioners through the procurement process.Strong track record of delivering savings through procurement activities.Strong IT skills, including Word, Excel, asset management systems, e-tendering portals, and PDF tools.Strong negotiation skills and commercial awareness.Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.Excellent attention to detail. whats in it for you: Competitive salary - Up to £54k dependent on experience.up to 10% bonusFinal salary pension scheme.33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays).Access to an online benefits portal, offering a variety of rewards and benefits. 2 days expected in the office - based in central London If you are an articulate individual with relevant experience and skills, and if you are looking to make a significant impact as a Procurement Manager, we want to hear from you. Apply now and be part of our client's dynamic team!