Leicester Council - Procurement Manager

Remedy Recruitment Group; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment agency is seeking a procurement professional to manage the procurement process from requirement to award. The ideal candidate will be confident in operating under the Procurement Act 2023 and able to work independently. You will be involved in drafting documents and notices, and you should be familiar with eTendering systems, preferably Proactis. This role requires a proactive approach, with in-office presence once a week.

Qualifications

• Experience in operating under Procurement Act 2023.
• Ability to work independently and draft necessary documents.
• Experience with eTendering systems, preferably Proactis.

Responsibilities

• Manage end to end procurement of Goods, Services, and Works.
• Publish notices under the Procurement Act.
• Actively work on matters and seek specialist input as needed.

Job description

• Confident in operating under Procurement Act 2023
  • Includes timely publishing of notices under the Act
• Will be involved in end to end (requirement to award, no contract management) procurement of Goods, Services, Works (except ICT, Social Care, Light Touch)
• Confident in using eTendering system (Proactis preferable but training can be provided)
• Able to work independently
• Hands on: drafting documents, notices etc
• Proactive approach: actively working on allocated matters and seeking specialist input where required
• Willing to 'do the doing' there will be no admin support, we have a number of projects to be progressing
• Once a week in the office (currently Tuesday)

If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.