Assistant Procurement Manager

JR United Kingdom; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in procurement is seeking an Assistant Procurement Manager to join their collaborative team. This opportunity offers a supportive environment to develop your procurement skills while managing contracts, compliance, and relationships within the public sector. Competitive salary with an excellent benefits package including private healthcare and increasing holidays.

Benefits

25 days holiday (increasing to 30)

Private healthcare

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement or a similar role.
• Knowledge of public sector regulations (PCR 2015).
• Strong work ethic and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support framework mini-competitions and direct contract awards.
• Ensure compliance with public contract regulations.
• Collaborate with the Procurement Manager on new contracts.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Contract compliance

Relationship development

Proactive attitude

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 comprehensive 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 the growth of this procurement team, we’re pleased to report that everyone placed remains successful, reflecting the positive culture, leadership, and progression opportunities.

As the team expands, they are looking for an Assistant Procurement Manager to join their collaborative and forward-thinking team.

This role is ideal for someone looking to develop their procurement skills within a supportive, established environment.

Please read on and contact us for more details:

Key Responsibilities

• Support framework mini-competitions, direct contract awards, and DPS tenders
• Ensure contract compliance and alignment with members' needs and public contract regulations
• Collaborate with the Procurement Manager on new contracts, mini-competitions, and direct awards
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal colleagues and external clients

Experience & Requirements

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