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Role Overview Savills Public Sector business is developing fast, and this role is to assist with the management and implementation of our increasing number of frameworks. As a key member of the Public Sector team you will be responsible for facilitating and promoting the use of these frameworks across our UK network. This will include working with clients and teams to formalise appointments, managing relationships with providers, reporting on usage and performance as well as contributing to the development of this important growth area. You would report to the Head of Framework Management and work closely with the Head of Public Sector. Based in our London head office, the successful candidate will enjoy a wide variety of work with the opportunity to shape the form of our offer to the market and our team's growth. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain an extensive understanding of existing Frameworks and call-off contracts Provide advice and guidance on operation, processes and appointment to internal and external clients Monitor and report on contract performance, including KPI's and revenue Compile monthly management information for Frameworks Work closely with Head of Public Sector to help grow business Maintain strong relationships with external Framework Managers Contribute to securing new Framework appointments Ensure compliance with Framework obligations, terms, and conditions Identify and implement opportunities to improve best practice. Help with internal promotion of Frameworks and Public Sector business Assist with the production of marketing material Provide occasional cover with Portals Develop an understanding of Procurement legislation Ad hoc assistance to Team Head Key Skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ideally some experience with Public Sector and/or Real Estate sector Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy Good organisational skills with the ability to cope with routine tasks An understanding of the Company's commercial objectives Dependable with ability to meet strict deadlines. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to provide a high level of service to clients and colleagues Be prepared to show initiative and share ideas A collaborative approach to team working The desire to grow the business and be eager for career progression Team Overview The Public Sector team is non fee earning and sits within Savills' Operations Division. It currently comprises a Director, who is the head of UK Public Sector and an Associate Director framework manager, as well as a Portal Manager. We work very closely with the public sector bids team, who are a team of three, led by a Director.Find out more about Savills offer Recruitment agencies Savills only pay agency fees where we have a signed agreement in place and that agency has been previously contacted and directed by a member of our recruitment team. We do not pay agency fees when speculative and unsolicited CVs are submitted to Savills or any of our employees other than via our careers website and through our recruitment process. If this is not adhered to, agency fees will not be paid. Submission of any unsolicited CVs or proposals to Savills will be deemed evidence of full and unlimited acceptance of this approach.
Inside Out Purchasing and Supply has been engaged by our leading Hertfordshire based client to recruit for a Procurement Officer. In order to be considered for this vacancy you must have previous Procurement experience from within a Public Sector setting. Candidates who currently hold a CIPS qualification or are looking to complete CIPS (with my clients help) would be particularly favourable. A full written job description will be made available to suitable candidates. Inside Out Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Calling all Senior Public Sector Procurement professionals, we've got a fantastic career opportunity for you! We're seeking a Senior Procurement Category Manager to join our Digital and IT category management team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a growing team during accelerated growth across the NHS and Public Sector. You'll take overall responsibility for running a sub-category, developing strategic sourcing programs, and delivering projects within key markets. Delivering highly professional and adaptable client service approach, making a tangible difference to everyone touched by the healthcare system. We can offer great career progression opportunities, ability to be based anywhere across the UK, benefits which you can flex to meet your needs and training and development opportunities. This role predominantly home based, with travel to our office based in Salford and to supplier/ client sites when required. What you'll be doing: Actively being responsible for the marketplace through the development of key strategies for supplier and contract management. Supporting in the delivery of departmental revenue targets, ensuring opportunities for framework growth are identified and implemented. Creating, developing, and handling a category portfolio of compliant solutions, including framework agreements. Developing and implementing short and long-term category strategies. Leading, mentoring, and supporting a team of buying staff of various levels. Running multiple programs and developing positive relationship management regimes with key suppliers, ensuring maximum return on investment on commercial spend. What you'll bring: Public Sector procurement and experience of working with the NHS and/or Public Sector Healthcare. Experience of UK Public Contracts Regulations and the New Procurement Act. Experience and/or knowledge of contract Terms and Conditions. Project management experience. CIPS Level 6 qualified. Prior experience of leading small teams. It would be great if you had: Knowledge and/or experience of the IT market and its supply chains. Broad knowledge of the tech markets . Understanding of NHS Terms and Conditions. If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Location: Anywhere (UK) Security Clearance Level: DBS Internal Recruiter: Amy Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum Benefits: £5,400 car allowance, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, private medical, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund Although this role is advertised as full-time, we believe that flexibility at work can promote work/life balance, increase your motivation, reduce stress and improves performance and productivity. We support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you're interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us? NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) was created by the Department of Health and Social Care to deliver corporate services to the NHS. A unique joint venture with Sopra Steria, a European leader in digital services and software development, we make life easier for NHS employees, patients, and suppliers, and deliver value for money to the taxpayer. Proud members of the NHS family, we provide finance & accounting, digital, procurement and workforce services to more than half the NHS in England, and our solutions are underpinned by cutting-edge technologies and our teams' expertise, in-depth understanding of the NHS, and commitment to service excellence. We share common values and unity of purpose with the rest of the NHS family, are committed to being a force for good, and are dedicated and empowered to act responsibly and sustainably at organisational, team and individual level. Would you like to join us on our journey? We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We have partnered with Vercida, the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us know when completing your application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.
You will lead on all procurement activity and contract management for the Police & Crime Commissioner. Delivered through a business partnering approach, procurement activities include supporting PCC colleagues in the delivery of innovative commissioned services to Support the Police and Crime Plan, Gender-Based Violence Strategy, Violence reduction Unit, as well as services dealing with serious and organised crime. Client Details Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is on a journey to delivering their mission of making Greater Manchester a better place for all. They have an exciting path ahead. With a new Mayoral term just starting, a new CEO joining in June and a new Devolution 'trail blazer' deal staring in April 2025, GMCA is at the forefront of developing new and innovative ways of delivering public services. As an employer, GMCA is made up of a number of key Greater Manchester strategic functions and service providers including Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS); Waste and Resources; Environment; Work and Skills; Research; Public Sector Reform; Police, Crime and Criminal Justice; Homelessness; the Greater Manchester Ageing Hub and the Commissioning Hub. Description Reporting into the Senior Procurement Business Partner, the Procurement Business Partner - Police & Crime Commissioner works closely with PCC colleagues in the delivery of innovative commissioned services to Support the Police and Crime Plan, Gender-Based Violence Strategy, Violence reduction Unit, as well as services dealing with serious and organised crime. Day to day activities include: Through a business partnering approach, provide a proactive and responsive procurement service supporting the delivery of GMCA's key, strategic objectives. Support high-profile, complex procurement projects to ensuring they are delivered on-time and on-budget and according to agreed specifications. Be responsible for the delivery of a number of high value contracts and tenders, utilising different routes to market, simultaneously whilst delivering best value for money and achieving cashable savings. Undertake the negotiation and management of strategic contracts and support the contract management arrangements. Undertake collaborative tendering activity with regional and national partners where applicable. Profile Previous experience of working within a procurement function. Experience managing end to end procurement processes and tenders. Ability to build strong trusting relationships with suppliers, clients, customers and colleagues. Self-motivated with ability to prioritise workloads of self to meet deadlines Job Offer Salary from £36,648 with yearly increments up spine points to a maximum of £40,221, in addition to local government pay increases. Hybrid working with expectation to be in the Manchester office 1 day per week on Tuesdays. Flexileave: by accruing time, up to two days of flexileave per month can be taken. Attractive Local Government Pension. 25 days holiday bank holidays. Option to buy or sell annual leave. Volunteering days and quarterly events. Support with training and qualifications. Life insurance cover. Join an staff culture rated 'outstanding' with a range of internal staff networks to support staff; Rainbow (LGBTQIA), GM Women's Success and Support Network, Race and Faith, Enable Staff Network (disability network) and Armed Forces Networks. We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across Greater Manchester. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, Trans status and non-binary identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, gender and sexual orientation. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.