Construction Procurement Manager

The Oyster Partnership; East Kilbride; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority is seeking a Construction Procurement Manager to support a construction programme valued up to £50 million. This role is hands-on, focusing on operational procurement rather than strategy. The contract pays £500 per day, requires presence in Essex 3-4 days a week, and is for a duration of 12 months. Ideal candidates will manage tender processes and work closely with property and procurement teams.

Responsibilities

• Embed in the property team and work closely with the central procurement function.
• Manage the production of tender documents, oversee the tender process and write the approval reports.
• Lead procurement projects ranging from low value to large scale, released via open tender.
• Take projects through the procurement process and into contract.

Job description

Overview

CONSTRUCTION PROCUREMENT MANAGER. You will be working as a Construction Procurement Manager with a Local Authority in Essex. You will be joining the Housing Operations team to help get this RP's supply chain in place and support on a wider construction programme valued up to £50m for this FY. This role requires a 'hands on' operational approach to the role rather than a strategic lead. £500 per day (Inside IR35). 12-Month Contract. Temporary, Full-time. Based in Essex 3-4 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Embed in the property team and work closely with the central procurement function.
• Manage the production of tender documents, oversee the tender process and write the approval reports.
• Lead procurement projects ranging from low value to large scale, released via open tender; work with the Head of Pre-Construction and the Head of Delivery to formulate the pipeline programme and devise contract strategy and route to market.
• Take projects through the procurement process and into contract.

How to apply

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