Assistant Procurement Manager

Maxim Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic consultancy as an Assistant Procurement Manager in Manchester! This role offers a unique chance to work alongside talented procurement professionals, delivering strategic procurement and contract advice on significant projects. You will manage procurement services from inception to completion, ensuring client satisfaction and compliance with public procurement regulations. Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working while contributing to exciting projects that span both national and international landscapes. With generous benefits and a supportive team environment, this position is perfect for ambitious individuals looking to advance their careers in procurement.

Benefits

Generous basic salary

25 + 8 days holiday

Pension – matched contributions up to 5%

Health insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in public procurement regulation and construction contracts is essential.
• A degree in a relevant field is preferred, along with MCIPS membership.

Responsibilities

• Provide procurement advice and manage services on construction projects.
• Support proposal documents and ensure team goals are achieved.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Supply chain expertise

Construction contracts (NEC)

Tender preparation

E-procurement software

Communication skills

Adaptability

Independent working

Education

Degree in quantity surveying, law or procurement

MCIPS membership

Tools

E-procurement software

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

Desired Skills and Experience

• Must be able to develop key strategy/documentation that works 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 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