Background
Procurement is an area where few colleges have expertise, it is an area which divides opinion; many are fearful of breaking the EU regulations but don’t fully understand what is expected of them. Others see it as simply ‘shopping’, buying the things they need as they need them. Either way does not equip the learning provider with a cost effective or an efficient approach. Well managed procurement should deliver cashable savings of 2-3% each year.
Regional Procurement
EMFEC has appointed a Regional Procurement Manager, Catherine Duro. This role has been created to provide a procurement service to the region's Colleges. The post is initially funded by the AoC. Savings generated and member subscriptions will enable the post to become sustainable into the future. The role will support the effective management of procurement and embed good procurement practices into the regions colleges. Procurement is not only governed by EU regulations but when prioritised and performed well, will deliver real cashable savings and efficiencies across all levels within each college.
The Regional Procurement Manager will provide valuable expertise including:
- Telephone and email advice
- Generic sample documents
- Regional procurement network meetings
- Benchmarking
- Consultancy
- Audit
- Strategy
- CPD training
- Tender management
- Supplier management
- Regional collaboration and procurement project leadership
Catherine’s hopes for the region are to:
- Establish a strong network improving the procurement capacity within our region's colleges
- Deliver real cash savings to your bottom line
- Raise the status of procurement within each college
- Facilitate collaborative projects and enable savings
- Represent the region strategically to the AoC National Procurement team
- Ensure good practice is shared and leadership and guidance are available to all.
Benefits of Subscribing to the Regional Procurement Manager Service
- Enhances your procurement team for the cost of £1,200 rather than >£20,000 for a new employee
- Greater value for money compared to a Procurement Consultant – saving up to £800 per day
- Sector knowledge and experience
- On-going phone and e-mail support
- Cashable savings generated release funds to support learners
- Reduced risk of non-compliance with EU Regulations
- Improved supplier performance
- Efficient procurement practices.
Catherine Duro - Regional Procurement Manager
Catherine Duro joined EMFEC in January 2012 as Regional Procurement Manager based at Robins Wood House. She has 10 years’ experience covering all areas of the supply chain, and is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply. Catherine has spent the past three years as Procurement Manager at Stephenson College. The role will not re-invent the wheel, but provide experienced knowledge and expertise to support the efficiency and effectiveness of your organisation’s procurement function, from a local source. Catherine is able to support the whole team involved in procurement and supplier management.
T: 0115 854 1623
E : catherined@emfec.co.uk