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CITB are looking for a dynamic Procurement Manager to lead the charge in delivering smart, compliant, and impactful procurement solutions across our organisation.\nIn this pivotal role, you will collaborate closely with our Commercial and Contract Managers to guide purchasing decisions that drive value and efficiency. From sourcing diverse goods and services to crafting tailored procurement strategies, you will be at the heart of CITB’s operational success.\nRole: Procurement Manager\nLocation: Peterborough - up to 3 times per week, also with travel to our Bircham Newton site (for tenders) when required.\nHours of Work: Full-time (35 hours per week) - Business operating hours are between 08:00 - 18:00.\nContract: Permanent\nTarget Salary: £58,633 per annum + £6,799 Car Allowance\nKey Responsibilities:\nTo be a category specialist in allocated areas, provide expert knowledge to the Commercial and Contracts team and advise the most effective way in which goods/services should be procured. \nDevelop and implement Procurement strategies and manage the Procurement process within its entirety. This includes conducting market research, creating and issuing tenders via our procurement platform, collating responses along with communicating with suppliers including sharing feedback to successful/unsuccessful bidders and working on the final contract. \nWorking with the Commercial and Contract Manager will be integral in this role. This includes making sure briefs and specifications are correct, attending and participating in evaluation briefings and consensus meeting with evaluation and ensuring the final contract is suitable. \nPublish all notices in line with the Public Procurement Regulations. \nEnsure that all procedures are carried out in a timely manner in accordance with the needs of the organisation. \nEnsuring all procurement activities are conducted in compliance with Public Procurement Regulations and in line with CITB company policies. \nManage the lifecycle of contracts ensuring that the business is aware of contract end dates and that sufficient time is allowed for the procurement process. \nMaintain and update contractual information on our contract platform \nEssential experience:\nExcellent communication skills to achieve the right outcome for a team/department and ensure expectations are clear \nAn understanding of how own business area integrates with other business areas in order to achieve the company goals \nWide experience of different procurement approaches to identify and deliver high value and complex contracts within a public procurement environment \nStrong knowledge of procurement practices, principles and regulations \nGood knowledge of EU procurement framework \nUnderstanding of the latest developments within the profession \nAnalytical skills in order to be able to evaluate (mainly) factual information \nEducated to degree level with relevant professional qualification \nAbility to work individually or as part of a team \nComprehensive knowledge of concepts and principles within own professional discipline, gained through broad and in-depth experience - a recognised expert and acknowledged authority within their particular field of expertise \nBasic knowledge of other business disciplines in order be able to resolve issues that have an impact beyond own professional discipline \nTPP accreditation\nDesirable experience:\nPublic Procurement experience \nMCIPS \nCITB Benefits Include:\n25 days holiday + bank holidays \nAdditional 3 days Christmas shutdown \nGenerous pension scheme (up to 9% employer contribution) \nLife assurance (4x salary) \n2 paid volunteering days per year \n24/7 GP Services \nEmployee Assistance Programme \nWhy Join CITB\nCITB plays a crucial role in supporting the construction sector and its people. 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