Assistant Procurement Manager

Generacion y Gestion; Middlesbrough; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector organization is seeking an Assistant Procurement Manager to enhance their Procurement team. This hybrid role requires mentoring experience and strong knowledge of public procurement regulations. The successful candidate will shape procurement strategies while ensuring compliance and supporting a team in achieving defined objectives.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage and mentor staff.
• Solid knowledge of UK public sector procurement regulations.
• Experience providing professional advice to internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of Procurement Officers.
• Ensure compliance with Public Procurement/Contract Regulations.
• Monitor procurement performance and advise on tendering procedures.

Skills

Mentoring

Communication

Data Management

Education

Knowledge of Public Contracts Regulations 2015 / Procurement Act 2023

Experience in public sector procurement

Tools

Excel

Job description

Are you an experienced procurement professional with strong knowledge of UK public sector legislation? Do you enjoy mentoring and supporting a team while delivering meaningful, compliant procurement outcomes for your organisation?

Butler Ross are currently recruiting on behalf of our public sector client for an Assistant Procurement Manager to join their dynamic and supportive Procurement team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with public sector expertise, looking to directly shape and improve procurement delivery, and the team as a whole.

This position operates on a hybrid-working basis, with only 2 days required onsite, and is offering a salary from £41,000 - to £46,500.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support a small team of Procurement Officers, providing training, mentoring, and clear direction.
• Ensure delivery of the council's procurement work programme in line with Public Procurement/Contract Regulations
• Oversee and advise on compliant tendering procedures and re-procurement of contracts.
• Monitor procurement performance and support implementation of a new tendering system.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to colleagues across the council on procurement best practice and regulation compliance.
  
  

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Solid working knowledge of Public Contracts Regulations 2015 / Procurement Act 2023.
• Experienced in public sector procurement within a local authority or equivalent.
• Proven ability to manage and mentor staff, with excellent communication skills.
• Confident in providing professional advice to internal stakeholders across a wide range of service areas.
• Ability to manage data and performance metrics (experience with Excel a plus)
  
  

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply via this advert, or reach out to us directly for a discussion.

This Position Would Be Well Suited To Individuals With Some Prior Exposure To The Public Sector In a Procurement Or Commercial Position, Particularly Those Who Have Previously Held Any Of The Following Positions

Procurement Officer / Senior Procurement Officer / Procurement Manager / Assistant Procurement Manager / Senior Buyer / Procurement Specialist / Contracts Manager / Commercial Manager / Purchasing Manager

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