Corporate Services - Procurement Project Manager

Morgan Law; London; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Brent Council is seeking a Procurement Project Manager to enhance its procurement team, tasked with delivering high-quality services that impact the community. This role involves managing procurement projects, supporting senior managers, and ensuring alignment with council strategies. Join to gain valuable experience and contribute to meaningful public sector change.

Benefits

Flexible working

Local government pension scheme

Season ticket loan

Childcare vouchers

Local discounts

Supportive, inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of public procurement regulations.
• Recent knowledge of The Procurement Act 2023.
• Proactive and adaptable with a passion for learning.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement projects of low to medium complexity.
• Lead or support procurement exercises aligned to council strategy.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to drive value.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Public e-tendering knowledge

Job description

Deliver Impact. Build Your Procurement Career.

Brent Council is at the heart of one of London's most diverse and dynamic communities. To support the Council in driving forward a bold transformation agenda, the procurement team is looking for a talented Procurement Project Manager to help deliver high-quality, value-for-money services that make a difference.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious procurement professional to deepen both strategic and operational expertise in a forward-thinking local authority. You'll manage end-to-end procurement projects of low to medium complexity and play a vital supporting role on high-value tenders within the Corporate Services category area.

What You'll Do:

• Run your own procurements while supporting Category and Assistant Category Managers on larger projects.
• Lead or support delivery of procurement exercises aligned to council strategy and regulations.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to manage projects effectively and drive value.
• Gain exposure to a wide range of commercial and social care categories.

What We're Looking For:

• Strong understanding of public e-tendering and procurement regulations, including a recent working knowledge of The Procurement Act 2023.

• Excellent stakeholder and project management skills.
• A proactive, adaptable approach and a passion for learning.

Why Join Brent?

Brent offers much more than a job - you'll gain invaluable procurement experience, real career development opportunities, and the chance to make a direct impact on residents' lives.

You'll also benefit from:

• Flexible working
• Local government pension scheme
• Season ticket loan, childcare vouchers & local discounts
• A supportive, inclusive, and values-led culture

Brent Council values diversity and is committed to being a Disability Confident and inclusive employer.

The weekly hybrid working pattern will be 3 days a week in the office (Brent Civic Centre) and 2 days working from home.

The salary starts at 46,512 (inc. London Weighting)

Ready to grow your career while supporting meaningful change in the public sector?

Please apply now for further details

Please note that this recruitment campaign is being managed by an external recruitment agency - Morgan Law.

CVs sent directly to the Council will not be considered.