About this job
Your role will be to lead and run tender processes from start to finish, including sourcing and vetting suppliers, drafting documentation, analysis of bids and post tender clarification and negotiation. You’ll also manage suppliers for national arrangements, advise budget holders on procurement matters and undertake day to day purchasing. You’ll get involved in all areas of UNISON’s operations.
You will need to be enthusiastic; have experience of running tenders; have excellent communication, negotiation and organisational skills to be able to deal with multiple categories and work on your own initiative.
How to apply
To apply for this opportunity, please download and complete the General application form (under “Resources”).
See job description and person specification (under “Documents”).
Please note that ONLY the General application form will be accepted.
Please send 3 copies of the completed application forms along with the recruitment and disability monitoring form to Mary Toussaint, SMS, UNISON, 130 Euston Road, London, NW1 2AY quoting ref: ORD/100.
Completed application forms must be received by no later than Friday 04 November 2016.
It is proposed to hold interviews on 22 November 2016.
About UNISON
UNISON is the UK’s leading public services trade union, with over 1.3 million members working in the public sector, private, voluntary and community sectors and in the energy services. We employ approximately 1,200 staff, with around 370 at our national centre in Euston in central London and the remainder in our 12 regions across the UK, including Northern Ireland.
UNISON is a dynamic, progressive union, committed to equality. We encourage men and women of all ages, Black and minority ethnic groups, disabled people, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people to work with us.
