Assistant Procurement Manager

JR United Kingdom; Chesterfield; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected procurement consortium is seeking an Assistant Procurement Manager to join their team in Birmingham or hybrid. This role offers a salary of £40,000, 25 to 30 holiday days, and private healthcare, perfect for someone eager to develop their procurement career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday, increasing to 30

Private healthcare

Strong benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement or a similar role.
• Knowledge of DPS and frameworks.
• Experience with public sector regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support framework mini-competitions and direct contract awards.
• Ensure contracts comply with public regulations.
• Develop relationships with colleagues and clients.

Skills

Proactive attitude

Strong work ethic

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Tools

e-procurement platforms

Job description

Sector: Housing / Public Sector

Location: Birmingham / Hybrid

Salary & Package: £40,000 + 25 days holiday (increasing to 30) + private healthcare + a strong benefits package!

Sea Global is proud to partner with one of the UK’s most respected procurement consortiums and framework providers, delivering value and cost savings for housing associations and local councils through smart procurement practices.

Having supported this procurement team’s growth, we’re pleased to say that everyone placed has thrived—testament to the culture, leadership, and progression opportunities.

Due to expansion and increased demand, the team seeks an Assistant Procurement Manager to join their collaborative and forward-thinking function.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their procurement career within a supportive, well-established team.

Please read on and contact us for more details:

Key Responsibilities

• Support framework mini-competitions, direct contract awards, and DPS tenders
• Ensure contracts are compliant and meet the needs of members and public regulations
• Assist the Procurement Manager with new contracts, mini-competitions, and direct awards
• Develop relationships with internal colleagues and external clients

Experience & Requirements

• Experience in procurement or a similar role, ready to take a step up
• Knowledge of DPS, e-procurement platforms, and frameworks
• Experience with public sector regulations (PCR 2015 / Procurement Act)
• Proactive attitude, willingness to learn and develop
• Strong work ethic, ability to manage multiple priorities