Assistant Procurement Manager

Maxim Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy seeks an Assistant Procurement Manager in Manchester. This role offers the opportunity to deliver strategic procurement advice on major construction projects and manage procurement services while traveling nationally and internationally. Candidates should have relevant experience in supply chain and construction contracts to thrive in an exciting and dynamic environment.

Benefits

Generous basic salary

25 + 8 days holiday

Pension – matched contributions up to 5%

Health insurance

Qualifications

• Degree related to procurement or construction preferred.
• MCIPS membership is an asset.
• Experience in both public procurement regulations and various construction contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide procurement advice on construction projects.
• Manage procurement services from start to finish.
• Support proposal and bid preparation.

Skills

Supply chain expertise

Procurement strategy

Tender preparation

E-procurement software

Excellent communication

Education

Degree in quantity surveying, law or procurement

Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS)

Job description

Assistant Procurement Manager, Manchester

Client:

Maxim Recruitment

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

64

Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

Job Description:

A fantastic Assistant Procurement Manager job based in Manchester offering the opportunity to work with a team of talented procurement professionals to deliver excellent strategic procurement and contract advice.

This procurement job includes the opportunity to provide a full procurement service from the beginning of projects to the end with one of your employers most important clients.

There will be opportunities for international and national travel to help and manage commissions.
Hybrid working is available, although the client dictates the working model.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide clients with procurement advice on important projects
• Provide specialist advise to clients in all sectors about procurement strategy
  
• To manage procurement services from start to finish on large scale construction related projects
  
• To support development of the company’s services
  
• To provide procurement support to ensure goals are achieved at a team level
  
• To support proposal documents and bid preparation work

Desired Skills and Experience

• Must be able to develop key strategy/documentation that work well with public procurement regulation
  
• Must have supply chain expertise in the construction industry or a related sector
  
• Must have experience with varying types of construction contracts but mainly NEC
  
• Rail experience with a link to procurement capacity whether direct or indirect is desirable
  
• Must have experience in tender preparation, evaluation and management
  
• Must have experience using e-procurement software
  
• Ideally have experience in major construction projects
  
• Confident and able to work independently
  
• Possessing excellent communication, adaptability and a determination for success
  
  

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• A degree relating to quantity surveying, law or procurement is preferred
  
• Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS) preferred
  
  

Employing Company Overview and Profile

This leading, premium, multi-disciplinary consultancy company works in London with their employees to achieve outstanding results for their clients.

They work globally to complete challenging projects with their dynamic, diverse team. This creates exciting working environments and great career prospects for ambitious procurement professionals.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• Generous basic salary
  
• Holiday 25 + 8 days
  
• Pension – matched contributions up to 5%
  
• Health insurance
  

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Created on 22/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom