Policy Manager (Group Procurement)

As a Policy Manager you will be responsible for Procurement Policy, Ethics & CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility), providing direction and support to group Procurement in compliance with Regulatory and Legal requirements including Public Procurement Law and Competition Law.

This is an excellent Swindon based employer seeking a Policy manager to lead and develop the policy and business strategy. You will be managing a small team and will be the ‘function expert’ on public procurement regulation, all associated legal and government requirements (eg environment and ethical) and to ensure the function operates within the boundaries of good procurement practice.  Equally you must develop and oversee the implementation of appropriate procurement policies and processes that meet required guidelines.

To be considered for this role - you will be CIPS qualified, have strong people management and be a strategic and logical thinker. You will have an in-depth understanding of market developments around the areas of public procurement policy. This is a highly challenging role which offers excellent career opportunities and very competitive benefits package: 27 days holiday, car allowance, bonus up to 20%, contributory pension, free parking, private healthcare, discounted company schemes, and child care vouchers.

For a complete, detailed job description for this Policy Manager role, please in the first instance send your CV along with a covering email regarding your current situation. Please do consider our client is looking for the following skills and experience to meet with their requirements to fulfil this Policy Management role;

Degree level with post graduate qualifications e.g. MSC/MBA

CIPS professional qualification

Policy background

People Management track record

Good knowledge of purchasing tools and techniques

An excellent understanding of Government and EU procurement rules

Strategic independent thinker

In-depth understanding of market developments around the areas of public procurement policy, ethics and CSR

Understanding of the legal and regulatory environment in which Procurement operates including awareness of future developments and opportunities

Wider experience of implementing policy

Capable building compelling strategies and persuading others to implement

Skilled in programme and Change management

Effective problem solver and the ability to develop and implements processes to improve customer service across the business

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