Procurement Manager

Overview

In this Procurement Manager role you will lead both operational and strategic sourcing under the Procurement Act 2023, shaping procurement policies and processes for a public-sector organisation. You will manage spend across categories, run direct awards, mini-competitions, and open tenders as appropriate, and ensure value for money while mitigating risk. You’ll communicate the strategy to Finance, IT and Operations and own the contract register. This is a chance to build the procurement function from the ground up and make a tangible impact.

Pay / Benefits

• 26 days holiday
• 4 extra days over Christmas/New Year
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working
• Employee Assistance Programme

Responsibilities

• Deliver compliant sourcing and procurement activity under PA23
• Write and rollout procurement policies and processes
• Cover all spend areas with direct awards, mini-competitions, or open tenders as appropriate
• Deliver value for money and manage supply chain risk
• Devise and communicate the organisation’s procurement strategy to stakeholders
• Be the primary procurement contact for queries
• Develop and manage the organisation’s contract register

Key requirements

• Public-sector or non-profit procurement experience
• Extensive knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23)
• End-to-end tender leadership without supervision
• Ability to select the best route to market for value for money
• Experience in devising and implementing procurement strategies
• CIPS Level 4 qualified
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication
• Supplier relationship management and contract management skills

• Stakeholder engagement
• Communication skills
• Commercial acumen
• Procurement strategies
• Tender processes (direct awards, mini-competitions, open tenders)
• Frameworks vs open market

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