Supply Assurance Manager

Supply Assurance Manager Location: London Contract: Temporary (2 month initial) Rate: £32 Per Hour Umbrella (PAYE Inc. £28.69, PAYE Exc. £25.60) Start date: ASAP *Hybrid Working* Contact: (url removed) Job Description Service Care Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a prominent local authority in London for a dedicated and skilled Supply Assurance Manager. This role will focus on managing the local authority's supply chain assurance, financial systems, and complex data analytics to support high-level operational production. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving strategic decision-making, identifying cost efficiencies, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and governance standards. As a key contributor to community wealth-building initiatives, this role also involves delivering training, insights, and reports across procurement and supply functions to promote best practices and align with the authority's progressive procurement strategy. Main responsibilities Conduct and manage supply chain assurance, financial systems analysis, and analytics for high-level operational production. Oversee data-driven insights and complex supply maintenance activities, flagging any operational concerns in a business partner approach. Generate, analyse, and present key metrics, performance indicators, and reports across procurement, contracts, risk assessments, and spend analysis. Ensure data is accurate, secure, and accessible, leveraging digital tools to present user-friendly insights for organisational stakeholders. Track budgets, spending, and variances while identifying opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements. Support strategic decision-making through financial appraisals, savings analysis, and total cost of ownership evaluations. Ensure adherence to regulatory, legislative, and governance standards in supply management. Maintain compliance with data protection, confidentiality, and community-focused initiatives. Design and deliver guidance, training, and presentations for users on procurement and supply functions. Tailor materials to ensure alignment with governance, audit requirements, and organizational policies, promoting best practices across the procurement field. Candidate Requirements Relevant qualification at Ofqual Level 5 (e.g., HND or higher) or equivalent professional accreditation. Desirable qualifications include personnel or project management certification from CMI, ILM, APM, or similar. Proven experience in financial management and e-invoicing systems within a large organisation, with hands-on work in supply assurance, analytics, and fraud management. Advanced skills in data analysis, dashboard creation, and managing systems/databases to drive innovation and support corporate objectives. Demonstrated success in managing dispersed teams, delivering complex projects on time, and motivating staff to achieve performance targets. Strong ability to address and resolve complex issues diplomatically, ensuring policy implementation and effective communication with stakeholders. If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Miraj at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or email Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed