Procurement Assistant Manager

Generacion y Gestion; Harlow; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a well-established public organization as a Procurement Assistant Manager on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract in Chelmsford. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £40,000 and excellent opportunities for progression. You will lead the development and implementation of category strategies, ensuring alignment with commissioning objectives, and manage projects and tenders while ensuring compliance with public sector regulations. With a hybrid working model, you can enjoy a balance of on-site and remote work. If you have a strong background in procurement and are ready to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience leading multiple tenders under public sector regulations.
• Knowledge of category management in complex commercial environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of category strategies.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and organizational policies.
• Provide support on contractual or procurement matters.

Skills

Public Sector Procurement Law

Category Management

Tender Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Negotiation Skills

Job description

I am currently seeking Procurement Assistant Managers to join a well-established public organization on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract based in Chelmsford, offering a salary of up to £40,000. The Procurement Assistant Managers will be part of the purchasing department with excellent opportunities for progression.

Role Responsibilities of the Procurement Assistant Manager include:

• Leading the development, maintenance, and implementation of category strategies, ensuring alignment with commissioning objectives.
• Leading projects and tenders, ensuring all sourcing activities fully comply with applicable legislation and regulations, as well as each EPP member Authority's policies.
• Providing support and advice to stakeholders on contractual or procurement matters.
• Operating a continuous improvement approach to identify and implement ongoing changes, and leading negotiations of commercial and contractual changes to meet business requirements.

Person Specification of the Procurement Assistant Manager includes:

• Experience in leading and delivering multiple tenders under public sector regulations.
• Knowledge of category management and experience applying this methodology in complex commercial environments to achieve significant cost or service improvements.
• Extensive knowledge of public sector procurement law and recent reforms, with the ability to explain legal aspects to non-procurement staff and find pragmatic solutions to legal challenges.

Salary:

£35,000 - £40,000

Additional Information:

This role offers hybrid working—1-2 days on-site per week.

This position is suitable for candidates with experience as a Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager, Senior Buyer, Lead Buyer, Procurement Lead, Procurement Officer, Procurement Specialist, Purchasing Specialist, Category Manager, Commodity Manager, Senior Category Manager, or Category Specialist.