Procurement and Supply Chain Development Manager

The Growth Company; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Growth Company’s Business Growth Hub in Greater Manchester is seeking a Procurement and Supply Chain Development Manager to shape procurement practice, lead internal procurement activity, supplier engagement and contract governance, and help local businesses access opportunities across the public and private sectors.

You will develop procurement strategies, drive social value and responsible procurement, manage supplier performance, and embed continuous improvement across the supply chain

Qualifications

• Significant procurement, supply chain or commercial management experience.
• Proven track record delivering procurement benefits and commercial value.
• Advisory, consultancy or business support experience to organisations.
• Strong understanding of public sector procurement processes.
• Ability to manage procurement activity, supplier relationships and contract performance in a complex stakeholder environment.
• Able to work collaboratively while taking ownership and working independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activity across GM BGH, including planning, end-to-end tender delivery, supplier engagement, evaluation and award.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies delivering value for money and governance.
• Provide procurement, commercial and contract management advice to managers and budget holders.
• Manage supplier relationships and contract performance, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Ensure procurement activity complies with policies, governance and procurement law.
• Embed social value and responsible procurement throughout procurement processes.
• Support GM businesses to access public and private sector opportunities, incl. tendering and bid development.
• Diagnose procurement and supply chain challenges and develop action plans to improve purchasing practices.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Planning & project management

IT literacy (CRM, MIS, MS 365)

Procurement legislation & governance

Social value & sustainable supply

Tools

CRM systems

Management information systems

Microsoft 365

Job description

The Growth Company's (GC) Business Growth Hub (BGH) team is seeking a Procurement and Supply Chain Development Manager to shape organisational procurement practice and strengthen the procurement capability of Greater Manchester businesses. Combining strategic procurement expertise with external stakeholder engagement, the role will lead internal procurement activity, supplier engagement, contract management and governance, while helping businesses access opportunities, strengthen supply chains and maximise social value.

BGH supports businesses across Greater Manchester with expert advice on funding, innovation, people, sales and sustainability. We provide tailored support to meet the needs of each business at every stage of its growth journey.

Key Responsibility:

• Lead procurement activity across GM Business Growth Hub, including procurement planning, end-to-end tender delivery, supplier engagement, evaluation and contract award.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies that deliver value for money, effective governance and organisational objectives.
• Provide procurement, commercial and contract management advice to managers and budget holders.
• Manage supplier relationships and contract performance, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement, innovation and cost efficiencies.
• Ensure procurement activity complies with organisational policies, governance arrangements and relevant procurement legislation.
• Embed social value, sustainability and responsible procurement principles throughout procurement activity, supplier selection and contract management processes.
• Support Greater Manchester businesses to access and secure public and private sector procurement opportunities, including tendering and bid development.
• Diagnose procurement and supply chain challenges, developing action plans to improve purchasing practices, tender readiness, supplier management and commercial capability.

About You:

• Significant procurement, supply chain or commercial management experience.
• Proven track record of delivering procurement benefits and commercial value.
• Experienced in providing advisory, consultancy or business support services to organisations.
• Strong understanding of public sector and commercial procurement processes.
• Skilled in managing procurement activity, supplier relationships and contract performance within a complex stakeholder environment.
• Able to work collaboratively while taking ownership and operating independently.

Skills required:

• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective planning, organisational and project management abilities.
• Well-developed IT skills, including CRM systems, management information systems and Microsoft 365 applications.
• Knowledge of procurement legislation, governance requirements, best practice and the Procurement Act.
• Understanding of social value, responsible procurement and sustainable supply chains.

We are currently unable to provide sponsorship for work permits or visas. Therefore, we can only consider candidates who already have the legal right to work in the UK.

Artificial intelligence can assist you during the application process, but every example and statement you include must be honest, accurate, and based on your own real experiences. If plagiarism is detected, meaning you present someone else's ideas or experiences, or AI-generated content, as your own, your application may be withdrawn, and internal applicants could face disciplinary action.

At GC, safeguarding the welfare of all individuals including vulnerable adults and young people is a top priority, and we expect all staff to uphold this standard. All appointments follow Safer Recruitment Procedures, including a DBS check carried out by Due Diligence Limited (DDC Ltd), at no cost to the successful candidate.

Please note: It is a legal offence to apply for a role involving regulated activity if you are on the Barred List.

We are committed to increasing workforce diversity and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the essential criteria and either have a disability or are from a diverse ethnic community.

If this applies to you, you can request consideration under this scheme during the application process. Your request will be shared only with the Hiring Manager and Internal Recruitment Team.

We also aim to make our recruitment process inclusive and accessible. If you need reasonable adjustments or have any general enquiries at any stage or the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] or call us on 0161 237 4447.

Examples include:

• Meeting the hiring manager or touring the venue in advance.
• Extra time for tasks.
• Interview questions shared beforehand.
• Accessibility software or equipment for assessments.

We're proud to support the Ban the Box campaign, which helps people with convictions access job opportunities. As part of this, we've removed questions about convictions from the initial application stage.

GC is committed to fostering a culture of flexibility and agile working. Many roles will increasingly support full agile arrangements. If you require more permanent flexibility, we encourage you to discuss this during your interview so your request can be considered early in the process.

All GC colleagues will work in line with the Health and Safety at work act and the GC Health and Safety Policy.