Procurement Advisor (Public Sector)

Michael Page (UK); Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organisation in Birmingham is looking for a procurement specialist to lead and manage end-to-end procurement processes. The role involves engaging with clients, conducting market research, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks. The successful applicant will possess strong procurement knowledge, excellent communication skills, and ideally hold a professional qualification in procurement or supply chain management. This position offers a starting salary of £44,700 with a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Excellent public sector pension

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of procurement and supply chain principles in the public sector.
• Experience in managing procurement processes, including tendering.
• Familiarity with legal frameworks for public sector procurement.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement processes in compliance with statutory requirements.
• Engage clients to define requirements and develop specifications.
• Conduct market research to establish future requirements and opportunities.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Supplier management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Professional qualification in procurement or supply chain management

Job description

• Fantastic Public Sector Benefits
• Flexible working

About Our Client

This public sector organisation is a well-established entity based in Birmingham. With a focus on delivering efficient and effective services, the organisation values high standards in its procurement and supply chain processes.

Job Description

• Lead end-to-end procurement processes for goods, services and works in line with organisational statutory requirements.
• Engage with clients to define requirements and develop specifications that support strategic outcomes.
• Undertake strategic sourcing and bench-marking of products and services within the category and produce reports as a result.
• Conduct market, product, supplier and organisational research to establish a base of knowledge about existing and future requirements and potential opportunities.
• Identify and agree a programme of contracting activity to ensure that all contracts are renegotiated correctly.
• Identify opportunities for improving value for money and cost efficiencies. In particular, assist in the development of detailed plans to meet efficiency cost savings targets.
• Prepare and publish procurement notices, using the central digital platform (e.g., Find a Tender Service).
• Prepare and publish tender documentation and apply appropriate procedures under the Procurement Act 2023, including Competitive Flexible Procedure, Open Procedure, and Direct Award within the e-tendering portal.
• Lead the evaluation of tenders

The Successful Applicant

• Strong knowledge of procurement and supply chain principles within the public sector.
• Experience in managing end-to-end procurement processes, including tendering and supplier management.
• Familiarity with relevant legal and regulatory frameworks governing public sector procurement.
• Proven ability to analyse data and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills to engage with stakeholders and suppliers effectively.
• A professional qualification in procurement or supply chain management is desirable.

What's on Offer

• Starting salary £44,700 rising with service
• Hybrid working policy 2 to 3 days per week in central Birmingham
• Flexible working options
• Excellent public sector pension