A client facing, procurement consultant role, working with various Public Sector clients from education, IT, health care and communications.
Client Details
This client provides a neutral vendor solution for procurement and contract management of specialist professional services within the Public sector. They work across 100 public sector organisations, across 19 different categories with large scale clients within the UK. They have an ever growing list of +1700 suppliers.
Description
Accountable for the end to end implementation, delivery and service standards for a portfolio of Professional Services projects.
Ensure an in-depth understanding of the clients current and future needs.
Provide professional knowledge and expertise to guide client stakeholders.
Contribute and shape broad strategic client solutions whilst optimising value.
Develop and facilitate strong working relationships with all partners, both internal and external and work to understand and align to cultural ways of working within each organisation.
Ensure all internal and external stakeholders are fully informed on all aspects relating to a project.
Responsible for supporting Service Analysts to ensure they deliver an exceptional Supplier base to the Contracting Authority.
Accountable for delivering in line with the service level agreement.
Profile
Proven ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders across all levels of seniority
Exemplary communication skills
Proven time management, prioritisation skills and meeting deadlines
An ability to make decisions, problem-solve and take a pro-active approach
Drive and self-motivation with a focused, engaging and positive attitude
Ability to work in a team, as well as independently
Highly experienced in outsourcing and transition management projects
Experience of working within a structured project management framework
Public sector experience
Experience of leading a team and an appreciation and experience of performance management
An ability to understand cultural ways or working and adapt oneself accordingly
Excellent commercial awareness, business acumen, analytic and numerate
Leadership skills, able to work in a collaborative manner with a range of colleagues and direct reports
Well organised, self-starter with a planned and structured approach to project delivery
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to engage at all levels and establish credibility with peers and senior leaders
Able to multi-task across a number of disciplines, plan and prioritise workload
Job Offer
An amazing exposure to working and building relationships with huge clients.
Opportunity to join a progressive and innovative organisation with a forward thinking culture.
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