Assistant Procurement Manager

Maxim Recruitment; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Procurement Manager in Sheffield, working with a talented team to deliver strategic procurement advice. The role includes managing procurement services from project inception to completion and offers travel opportunities. Ideal for proactive professionals wanting to advance their career in a leading consultancy with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Generous basic salary

Holiday 25 + 8 days

Matched pension contributions up to 5%

Health insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement strategy and contract management is essential.
• Public procurement regulation knowledge is required.
• Experience with construction-related projects is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide procurement advice to clients on major projects.
• Manage procurement services for large-scale construction projects.
• Support proposal and bid preparation.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Supply chain expertise

Communication

Adaptability

Tender preparation

E-procurement software

Education

Degree in quantity surveying, law or procurement

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

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Maxim Recruitment

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Sheffield, United Kingdom

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Posted:

17.06.2025

Expiry Date:

01.08.2025

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Job Description:

A fantastic Assistant Procurement Manager job based in Sheffield offers 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 employer’s most important clients.

There will be opportunities for international and national travel to help and manage commissions.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide clients with procurement advice on important projects
• Provide specialist advice to clients in all sectors about procurement strategy
• To manage procurement services from start to finish on large-scale construction related projects
• To support the 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 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 in Sheffield with its employees to achieve outstanding results for its 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