Procurement Manager At Amnesty International

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Procurement and Contracts Manager will lead on the development and implementation of a strategic approach to ethical and sustainable procurement to enable proactive management of third-party spend to support human rights impact, increase value-for-money and reduce risk, adverse impact and complexity in the supply chain.

JOB PURPOSE

To provide a strategic, ethical procurement service to optimise value for money and drive procurement excellence across the International Secretariat (IS) to enable it to meet its strategic goals. To manage and administer major contracts for goods and services and associated legal, commercial, and reputational risks.

ABOUT YOU

To succeed in this role, you must have:

• Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) accreditation or equivalent professional qualifications or experience.
• Significant experience in leading organisational procurement strategy and processes.
• Experience of coordinating comprehensive tender processes including tender evaluation, and developing contracts, reports, and correspondence.
• Experience of reviewing contracts, contract drafting and basic knowledge of the principles of the UK law of contract.
• Experience of negotiating terms and conditions of complex contracts, and managing supplier performance and supply chains with a good knowledge of UK contract law
• Experience of supporting work in overseas office locations.
• Experience of managing projects, plans and budgets.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide organization-wide leadership in procurement and contract management, including developing and implementing a procurement strategy and best practice policies and procedures.
• Work in collaboration with Finance and budget holders to review key supplier relationships to manage performance and to identify cost savings.
• Manage the procurement of goods and services at the International Secretariat in compliance with best practice policies and procedures, in particular:
  • direct staff to ensure the competitive selection of suppliers / most appropriate sourcing strategy
  • lead the supplier selection process for higher value procurement
  • ensure that procurement meets the organisation’s high ethical standards
  • support staff at the IS overseas offices to implement standard procurement policies and contract management procedures.
  • approach high value suppliers directly, as appropriate, to achieve cost savings or service delivery improvements.
• Present significant legal or commercial risks associated with procurement and contract management work to senior leadership for discussion and resolution.
• Work with colleagues to promote best practice processes
• Provide leadership in procurement across the Amnesty International Movement.
• Monitor major IS contracts and advise staff of key dates and key contractual events.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to work in a diverse and inclusive environment, respecting and collaborating with all individuals equally, and with a commitment to overcome bias and prejudice
• Ability to build and maintain relationships and establish high degree of trust.
• Ability to communicate information clearly, both orally and in writing, to a range of audiences and establish good working relationships.
• Ability to lead or effectively respond to change management in line with organisational needs.
• Good organisational skills with experience of effectively managing and prioritising both proactive and reactive work.
• Ability to lead and motivate a small team, and to provide support and direction to the team’s work so as to deliver on an operational plan.

ABOUT US

Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 10 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. We reach almost every country in the world.

Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they’re denied. And whether we’re applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we’re all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are respected and protected by everyone, everywhere.

At Amnesty International, we are passionate about what we do and we are proud of our achievements as a movement. To compensate our employees for the critical work they do, we reward them through a combination of an attractive and sector competitive salary and benefits package, high levels of engagement and involvement, and a commitment to employee development.

Benefits include 37 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays and grace days), pension scheme, employee assistance programme, life assurance and many more benefits designed to suit your own personal lifestyle. All of this, in a professional, engaging environment.

For further information on our benefits, please visit https://www.amnesty.org/en/careers/benefits/

WHAT WE HOPE YOU WILL DO NEXT

If you are talented, passionate about human rights and want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world then we would encourage you to click ‘*Apply for this Role*’ below.

Freedom, Justice, Equality. Let’s get to work.

*N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.***