TUCO offers an amazing working environment and inclusive culture, with flexible working for all staff and opportunities to grow and implement new ideas.
We are seeking an individual to join our contracting team to support the free further competition service offered to TUCO members.
Reporting to the Head of Contracts, you will be part of a dynamic team, working with TUCO members to ensure the best value for goods and services.
To apply please send a CV and Covering Letter to [email protected]
Interviews will be held on the 17th June 2025 in Manchester. TUCO is committed to ensuring diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from all individuals regardless of background. TUCO are signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from veterans and their families.
Apply now to take the next step in your career and contribute to the continued success of TUCO.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out further competitions and local collaborative agreements, in consultation with Category Managers, on behalf of TUCO members, across all TUCO categories.
- Development of category strategies which maximise value for money
- Draft, Issue and evaluate tender documentation in line with current regulations.
- On-going pro-active stakeholder, supplier and market management.
- Appropriate engagement with customers – ensure timely responses to customer enquiries and provide specialist advice as required.
- Delivery of allocated individual targets for savings, contracted spend and savings validation.
- Develop high levels of category expertise.
- Monitor contract uptake and compliance and rectify issues quickly.
- Undertake benchmarking to prove Best Market Pricing.
- In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, the post holder is required to perform other duties assigned by the Chief Executive or Head of Contracts consistent with the post.
About You:
· Must be prepared to work toward the attainment of CIPS level 4 qualification in Procurement and Supply.
· Proven experience of working in a procurement department/organisation.
· Procurement experience with responsibility for delivery of procurement benefits including financial savings.
· Knowledge of analytical tools and techniques.
· Experienced user of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Power Point.
. Ability to prioritise own work.
. Ability to build relationships within the supply chain.
. Good communication skills (written and oral) and capable of dealing with staff at all levels.
. Able to work as part of a team using practicality and innovation to resolve purchasing, procedural and processing problems.
Desirable qualifications/experience:
· Experience of procurement of foodstuffs and related products.
. Knowledge of Public Sector Procurement.
What we offer:
· Great work-life balance, as the full-time working week is 36.25 hours per week.
· Permanent work from home.
· Flexible working.
· Performance based pay award.
· Annual percentage pay award.
· Salary sacrifice scheme.
· Life Insurance - Death in service.
· Payment of professional membership fees e.g. CIPS
· Team Building Events.
· Provision of Mobiles, iPads, laptops where appropriate.
· Childcare Vouchers.
· Free calls, texts and data on mobiles.
· Generous Pension Scheme, up to 24% employer contribution.
· 25 days annual leave for full time.
· Enhanced annual leave for long service.
· Christmas Closure – 3-4 Days.
· Paid sick and compassionate leave.
· Enhanced maternity pay.
· Paid volunteering leave.
· Access to training and networking events.
· Opportunities for study tours.
· Ability to buy an extra week of leave per year.
· Reward & Recognition Policy.
· Celebration Lunches.
· Ability to purchase redundant equipment.
· Holiday carryover.
· Free samples.
· Costco Membership.
· Private health & dental care.
· Continuous professional development.
STATEMENT OF JOB PURPOSE
To support TUCO members in maximising the value for money through TUCO agreement and to establish a network of local, collaborative agreements.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Carry out further competitions and local collaborative agreements, in consultation with Category Managers, on behalf of TUCO members, across all TUCO categories.
- Development of category strategies which maximise value for money
- Draft, Issue and evaluate tender documentation in line with current regulations.
- On-going pro-active stakeholder, supplier and market management.
- Appropriate engagement with customers – ensure timely responses to customer enquiries and provide specialist advice as required.
- Delivery of allocated individual targets for savings, contracted spend and savings validation.
- Develop high levels of category expertise.
- Monitor contract uptake and compliance and rectify issues quickly.
- Undertake benchmarking to prove Best Market Pricing.
- In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, the post holder is required to perform other duties assigned by the Chief Executive or Head of Contracts consistent with the post.
Whilst at work all staff are required to:
· Take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by the acts and omissions.
· Work in accordance with TUCO’s policies and procedures for health and safety.
· Comply with TUCO’s employee handbook.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Professional/Technical Qualifications
Must be prepared to work toward the attainment of CIPS level 4 qualification in Procurement and Supply.
Skills & Competencies
It is essential that you are able to prioritise your own work and build relationships with the supply chain. The ability to manage stakeholders effectively is desirable.
Personal Qualities
Good communication skills (written and oral) are essential, together with being capable of dealing with staff at all levels. You must be able to work unsupervised and apply own initiative.
Other
It is essential you are prepared to undertake travel around the UK and work flexible hours as required.
Full UK driving licence and use of own vehicle is desirable
