Role: Lead Procurement ManagerOffer type: PermanentLocation: RemoteSalary: £55,000 - £68,000NCS Trust is an equal opportunities employer, embracing diversity and inclusion. At NCS we respect and value differences in people and all hires are made on merit.We particularly welcome applications from people who are Black, Asian, or from an ethnically diverse background, or people with disabilities, as these groups are currently underrepresented in our leadership.We are committed to improving equality of opportunity in the workplace and are a signatory to the Race at Work Charter from Business in the Community, the Prince’s responsible business network; and the Disability Confident Committed employer scheme.Role PurposeThe Lead Procurement Manager will be an integral part of the Commercial team, reporting directly to the Procurement Lead. The role holder will have overall responsibility for strategic procurement activities across a number of key business areas and overall responsibility for the Commercial Compliance of NCS with regards to Procurement policy, the Public Contracts Regulations (PCR 2015), Managing Public Money, Government Commercial Functional Standards and DCMS reporting requirements.The role holder will lead on key strategic procurements, supporting the business with timely, value-for-money delivery of key contracts to support the overall organisational goals. Additionally the role holder will lead on the development of processes to ensure organisational compliance and the reporting tools to be able to demonstrate said compliance.The role holder will develop the Commercial Compliance policy and procedures to ensure that compliance is achieved, evidenced and reported. The role holder will ensure that all procurement and contractual work at NCS is managed in accordance with PCR 2015, Managing Public Money, Cabinet Office controls and NCS Procurement Strategy and Policy. The role holder will lead on the continuous development, improvement and streamlining of key policies and processes underpinning and supporting the integrity and development of the procurement function, optimising effectiveness and ability to effectively and efficiently adapt to change as the organisation develops.The role holder will require an in-depth understanding of PCR 2015, Managing Public Money, Government Commercial Functional requirements and Cabinet Office Controls. The role holder will have diverse, varied and extensive procurement management experience from the public or private sector.The role holder will have line management responsibilities for the Commercial Business Analysts and the Commercial Administrator. They will be the deputy for the Procurement Lead and take on the team management and decision-making responsibilities as and when required.Key ActivitiesReview and assess existing and future procurement needs across NCS to develop a procurement plan for relevant areas of responsibilityReviewing, scrutinising, and developing operational process workflows informed by data.Form and lead on the development of key compliance tracking and reporting protocols to demonstrate robust and sound commercial processesOffer advice, guidance and coaching to all members of the Commercial Team in relation to PCR 2015, Managing Public Money and Government Commercial Functional standardsCarry out progressive assurance of all procurements at the TrustReport directly to the Procurement Lead on issues of non-compliance and continually create appropriate ways to log risks and issuesManage the procurement risk register to ensure risks are identified, mitigated and managedLine manage and develop the procurement team provide relevant and progressive reporting and analytics that supports both the Procurement and Contract activityRole Specific SkillsAbility to build strong and effective relationships with the Commercial team and key stakeholders/business areas across the organisationAble to operate independently and communicate effectively, both internally, with technical staff, peers, and management as well as externally, with customers, regulators and other stakeholdersAbility to plan and prioritise work aligned to the organisational needsAbility to write professional and technical papers up to Board levelStrong comprehension of programme technical performance metrics and financial statusExcellent communication skills with the proven ability to develop senior management briefings, produce reports and management information.Understanding of budget preparation and financial processes.Excellent knowledge of procurement and contract management activity and related issuesKnowledgeable in managing Managing Public Money and Public Contracts Regulations 2015 compliant procurementsMeasures of SuccessRobust processes and reporting protocols for ensuring commercial complianceNo breaches of regulations, standards and policiesReporting is accurate, timely and relevant with outcomes and subsequent rectification actions identified and actionedPeople management is conducted to expected standardsThat all processes are relevant, compliant and understood by internal and external stakeholdersPositive audit report findings and agreed audit actions closed down in a timely mannerProcurement risk register is well maintained and managedExperience & QualificationsEssential:Tangible and evidenced experience in a senior procurement or relevant commercial roleProven record of delivering large and or complex procurement and contract based projectsA formal and related qualificationMCIPSDesirable:Central and Sub Central Government exposureOur benefits include:28 days annual leave in addition to Bank Holiday entitlements.5 Volunteer daysEnhanced Maternity/Paternity/New parental (Subject to 1 year of service) payLife Assurance24/7 access to an Employee Assistance ProgramAccess to a self-directed learning and development platformAccess to a national discount platform, shared with one family memberDiscounted Eye CareCycle to work schemeAll NCS Trust employees have a basic check as a minimum. Any roles which involve regular face to face contact with Young People or access to schools will require an enhanced check.