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Jackson Hogg Procurement division are partnering with a procurement consultancy in Newcastle on the appointment of a Procurement & Contracts Manager to join their small, close-knit team on a full-time and permanent basis.This role will be based on site during probationary period, before then offering a hybrid working pattern of 3 days in office and 2 days from home.The Procurement & Contracts Manager will undertake a range of activities to support and create innovative procurement solutions and to effectively manage the delivery of projects for it’s Customers and Supply Chain Partners while having a full awareness of and supporting the achievement of the business objectives. This role will require you to lead on defined projects working on your own initiative. The Role:Define the requirements of Public Sector Partners to enable the design of full tender documentation packs and deliver procurement activity on behalf of partnersLiaise with partners and colleagues in order to deliver procurement activity effectivelyDevelop detailed knowledge and understanding of public sector procurement regulations to ensure all outputs are fully compliantProvide procurement support on projects, strategic procurement activities (frameworks, DPS etc.) and call-off procurement activityBuild long-term partnerships with Supply Chain Partners through clear, consistent management of projects during the delivery phaseProvide monthly updates of project invoicing to enable the business to claim income and monitor ongoing Financial forecastingResearch improved ways of working in order to achieve further efficiencies across the membership.Be able to utilise IT software packages to deliver all elements of our procurement offer, particularly use of e-procurement portals.Undertake market and supply chain analysis.Undertake commercial and qualitative evaluations of various procurement projectsAttend and, where appropriate, lead meetings with team members and third parties as appropriate, taking minutes when required. Benefits:Annual leave starting at 26 days per year which increases with service up to 31 days plus bank holidaysEmployer pension contribution 9%Discounted on site gymHybrid working after probationary periodPrivate health careDeath in service benefitCritical illness coverTraining and development opportunities Person Specification:Has detailed knowledge and experience of procurement regulation and processes and the understanding to devise and create effective procurement solutionsUnderstands the Contract Management process and implements a clear strategy to build strong relationshipsExcellent planning and organisational abilityExcellent computer skills – particularly Microsoft Office applications: Excel, Word etc.Excellent communication skills both written and oral and the ability to speak articulately and confidentlyAbility to analyse information and use data effectively to inform decision makingAmbitious and resilient, welcomes a fast paced, dynamic and changing environmentAn achiever always focused on the key deliverables with a can-do mentalityCIPS qualified would be advantageous but not essential