Assistant Procurement Manager: Strategic Sourcing & Contracts

West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA); Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

EV car benefit scheme

Healthcare plans

28 days annual leave + option to buy

Job summary

West Midlands Combined Authority seeks an Assistant Procurement Manager to help build on award-winning procurement work across infrastructure and corporate services. You will manage procurement activity from planning to contract award and work with internal teams to secure value for money.

The role requires leading tender processes, advising stakeholders, and maintaining governance and records. The position is based in Birmingham with part of the time in the office and offers a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Experience leading purchasing and procurement processes, including invitation to tender documentation and supplier debriefs.
• Ability to influence senior management to adopt procedures, systems and governance.
• Experience working with stakeholders to achieve shared procurement goals.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail when presenting information.
• Effective time management and ability to work both independently and in a cross‑functional team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support procurement activity across infrastructure and corporate services, from planning through contract award.
• Develop and implement procurement processes that deliver value for money and robustness.
• Manage tendering, supplier engagement, evaluating submissions, clarifications, debriefs and awards.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, Legal, Finance and framework providers to ensure timely delivery.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, trackers and governance documentation in line with regulations.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and opportunities, and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Procurement processes

Stakeholder engagement

Tender management

Analytical thinking

Time management

Attention to detail

Job description

West Midlands Combined Authority seeks an Assistant Procurement Manager to help build on award-winning procurement work across infrastructure and corporate services. You will manage procurement activity from planning to contract award and work with internal teams to secure value for money.

The role requires leading tender processes, advising stakeholders, and maintaining governance and records. The position is based in Birmingham with part of the time in the office and offers a comprehensive