Assistant Procurement Manager

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

Job summary

A prominent procurement consortium in the UK is seeking an Assistant Procurement Manager to join their expanding team in a hybrid working environment. This role offers the ideal opportunity for professionals looking to enhance their procurement careers, providing support on contracts, compliance, and stakeholder management within a collaborative culture.

Benefits

25 days holiday (increasing to 30)

Private healthcare

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement or a similar role.
• Willingness to learn and develop.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support framework mini-competitions and direct contract awards.
• Ensure contracts are compliant with public regulations.
• Collaborate on new contracts and mini-competitions.

Skills

Knowledge of DPS

E-procurement platforms

Public sector regulations

Strong work ethic

Proactive attitude

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, everyone placed has thrived, reflecting the positive culture, leadership, and progression opportunities.

The team is expanding, and they are seeking an Assistant Procurement Manager to join their collaborative and forward-thinking team.

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

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 adhere to 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 progress.
• Knowledge of DPS, e-procurement platforms, and frameworks.
• Experience working with public sector regulations (PCR 2015/Procurement Act).
• A proactive, positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to manage multiple priorities.