Associate Director - Procurement

Maxim Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Manchester seeks an Associate Director of Procurement to deliver end-to-end procurement services. The role involves advising public and private sector clients, managing strategic procurements, and leading a skilled team to achieve project goals. This position encourages hybrid working for improved work-life balance.

Benefits

Excellent career prospects

Training and professional progression

Diversity and inclusion commitment

Qualifications

• Experience in regulated procurement, particularly Public Contract Regulations 2015.
• Strong background in tender preparation, negotiation, and management.
• Ability to manage and supervise delivery for successful outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist procurement strategy advice to clients.
• Manage end-to-end procurement services on major projects.
• Lead and develop a team of procurement professionals.

Skills

Regulated procurement knowledge

Strategic procurement project management

Tender preparation and negotiation

Client relationship management

Contract development

Public procurement background

Cross-sector experience

Security Clearance

Education

Degree in construction, civil engineering, quantity surveying, law or procurement

MCIPS accreditation

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Associate Director Procurement, Manchester

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Client:

Maxim Recruitment

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

The hiring company is one of the largest and most reputable consultancies in the UK. One of the key selling points of this role is that you would be delivering end-to-end procurement services to some of the larger brands and on the most exciting programmes and projects.

You will deliver services to public and private sector clients with a focus on central and local government, defence, infrastructure, power and utilities.

Associate Procurement Director will lead a highly skilled team of strategic procurement professionals.

Employer encourages a hybrid method of working to provide a great work/life balance.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide specialist procurement strategy advice to Public and Private sector clients.
• Lead and manage end to end procurement services on major projects or programmes.
• Lead and support the development of the procurement services
• Lead and develop a team to achieve successful outcomes for our clients.
• Managing client relationships and related commission outputs and deliverables.
• Lead and support business development and marketing of the Contract Services team’s service proposition.
• Lead on bid preparation and proposal documentation and support the work winning capability of the contract services division.
• Support the delivery of both team and wider business targets.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Experience in and/or knowledge of regulated procurement, in particular Public Contract Regulations 2015 with an awareness and potential changes to the public procurement regime.
• Previous experience in Leading strategic major procurement projects or programmes for Public and Private sector clients.
• A strong background in tender preparation, development and management ideally including negotiation.
• Commission, client relationship, and people management
• Experience of developing and using various forms of contracts with particular focus on NEC and JCT.
• Cross sector experience with a strong public procurement background is highly desirable
• experience working in Defence, Utilities, Infrastructure (roads, rail ), Mining, Oil & Gas sectors
• Security Clearance would be ideal
• Ability to lead and develop key strategies and documentation for major procurement projects that complies with Public Sector Regulations or equivalent.
• Able to manage and supervise the delivery of others for a successful outcome.
• Able to build strong, professional client relationships and proactively identify and resolve client’s issues.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Preferably a degree related to construction, civil engineering, quantity surveying, law or procurement.
• MCIPS accreditation achieved – or is working/willing to work towards MCIPS accreditation.

Employing Company Overview and Profile

The hiring company is one of the largest and most reputable consultancies with multiple offices throughout the UK.

This employer celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all their employees.

They are growing fast and are willing to invest and support candidates with training and professional progression. They can offer excellent career prospects for candidates wanting to dedicate their career to procurement-related work.

A full client employer profile will be provided to applicants shortlisted for interview.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives