Assistant Procurement Manager

Adecco are please to be recruiting for a Assistant Procurement Manager to work within the Thames Valley Police ForceLocation: Kidlington/hybridFix Term Contract: until 1 June 2027Salary: 31,245 per annumClosing Date for applications: Friday 21 DecAn opportunity to join the Thames Valley Police Procurement team as an Assistant Procurement Manager, where you will play a key role in supporting strategic sourcing within the Professional Services category, managing existing contracts and ensuring operational efficiency and cost savings are provided to the force. Please note that this role will be subject to Police Vetting, you will need to have been within the UK for a minimum of 5 years continually What will you be doing?Working in collaboration with the functional stakeholders, operational and commercial teams and reporting to the Procurement Manager. The Assistant Procurement Manager will support the implementation of procurement strategies for the Professional Services category in line with organisational objectives to improve business performance, mitigate supply chain risks, add value and commercial control through timely strategic and tactical sourcing management.What will your key responsibilities be?Maximise value for the organisation by supporting and providing guidance to peers and fostering inter departmental teamwork.Promoting the PA2023 regulations and enforcing the correct procurement processes are followed by all stakeholdersEnsure stakeholders adherence to ..... full job details .....