Job Description The Procurement Manager is the champion of the supply chain and it starts and ends with their ability to deliver the best possible commercial terms for the business. Responsible for ensuring the infrastructure, assets and operations of the organisation have the right equipment, services and support – everything they need, when they need it, where they need it: whilst forever driving continued value from the supply chain. Developing and gatekeeping a sound purchasing strategy, the Procurement Manager will ensure the organisation and its’ Team Members adhere to our practices. Building excellent relationships with an expertly-procured supplier network, they will deliver value to all end users; not just in terms of cost but also in terms of service and quality. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: SUPPLIERS • Create and manage a well-balanced and cost effective Preferred Supplier List that delivers great value for all stakeholders. • Ensure the Procurement function has in place a Business Continuity Plan to ensure that the Company would not suffer material and adverse con-sequences in the event of a failure of a key supplier. • Ensure all suppliers are on boarded in a timely fashion • Negotiate all contracts so that Student Roost is on the most preferable rates available at all times • Seek new and innovative ways of improving service delivery through new suppliers and technology • Analyse current usage of all goods and services across the business and deliver improvements through new relationships and or contracts. FINANCE • Contributing towards the creation of and management of both the site P&Ls and the wider capex and maintenance budgets • Ensuring the most cost-effective suppliers are utilised • Ensuring the contracts we enter into are the most efficient and cost effective • Ensure that all contracts are negotiated in a timely fashion to ensure we are always receiving the most preferable rates • Produce reports on a monthly basis on the cost efficiencies delivered through a well-managed supply chain
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