Procurement and Supplier Manager

We're pushing for better, right here, right now. Every one of us has a crucial role to play as both drivers and enablers of change.

Parkinson's UK is the UK's leading charity for people with Parkinson's. We're a growing organisation with 605 employees, 4000 volunteers and a projected income of £50m+. Our proud history dates back nearly 60 years, but now we're on a mission to be fit for the future, ensuring we have the infrastructure, culture, and operating model to drive even more impact for people with Parkinson's, both now and in the future.

The Operations team plays a key role in driving that mission. Over the coming years we'll be modernising our systems and processes to ensure they're fit for now, as well as in the future. Much of this work is already underway, and we're now ready to start our exciting new chapter.

We've been working to get ourselves in the best shape to deliver that progress over the next few years, and we're now looking for ambitious, driven, and purpose-led people to join our team of 'relentless doers'. To hear more about these exciting new changes and how you can play your part in our story, click here to hear from Ben Clarkson, Chief Finance and Operating Officer.

About the role

You'll be the procurement lead for the charity, responsible for providing guidance and support for procurement activities, leading on tender exercises and managing the charity's contracts register. You'll directly manage principle contracts for the charity and support senior budget managers to enable them to effectively manage contracts and supplier relationships.

You'll deliver better buying behaviour across the organisation. You'll influence and support senior budget managers to ensure value for money and reduce potential risk to the charity.

What you'll do

• Develop and maintain appropriate procurement policies and procedures which align with other charity processes

• Ensure principle suppliers meet contractual performance agreements and provide value for money to the charity

• Maintain, manage and negotiate key contracts across the charity

• Manage the relationship with strategic partners

• Lead strategic tender exercises ensuring best practice and documentation are consistently used

What you'll bring

• Proven experience of working in procurement with responsibility for sourcing activities

• Extensive experience of commercial contract management utilising excellent communication and negotiation skills

• Experience of driving changes in procurement behaviour & practices through building high quality working relationships with stakeholders

• Understanding of regulatory issues such as GDPR and their implications on contract terms and conditions

• Strong technical knowledge of strategic sourcing processes and tools

If this opportunity sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

To apply, please submit a CV and a supporting statement that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria (marked with an 'A') in the 'what you'll bring' section of the job description.

The in person/office attendance expectation for this role will be a minimum of 2 days per week with flexibility.

Anyone can get Parkinson's. It's vital that the people who work for Parkinson's UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.