Procurement Manager

SUMMER-BROWNING ASSOCIATES LIMITED; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A defence consulting firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Procurement Manager for an initial 3-month assignment with the option to extend. The role involves managing the procurement process, drafting strategic plans, and ensuring compliance with public sector regulations. Candidates should have experience in stakeholder engagement and knowledge of ERP systems like SAP or Oracle. This position offers hybrid working arrangements and aims to directly impact project success.

Qualifications

• Experience managing the procurement process from pre-sourcing to contract management.
• Familiarity with public sector regulations (PCR 2015, UCR 2016, PA 2023).
• Ability to engage stakeholders and suppliers effectively.

Responsibilities

• Determine the commercial strategy for project requirements.
• Draft strategy and commercial management plans.
• Ensure contracts comply with procurement regulations.

Skills

End-to-end procurement process management

Public sector regulations knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Building positive working relationships

Knowledge of ERP Systems

Education

MCIPS / CIPS certification

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Job Description

Summer-Browning Associates is currently supporting our defence client, who is seeking a Procurement Manager for an initial 3-month assignment with the option to extend.

Location : Hybrid working - Flintshire

About the Role

You will be responsible for determining the appropriate commercial strategy for project requirements. Drafting the strategy plans, commercial management plans and facilitating / delivering it or making recommendations for action to Senior Leadership, ensuring all contracts adhere to procurement regulations and Government policy.

Skills and Experience

• Experience in managing the end-to-end procurement process from pre sourcing to contract management.
• Experience working within the public sector with public sector regulations (e.g. PCR 2015, UCR 2016, PA 2023)
• Experience in stakeholder and supplier engagement and building positive working relationships.
• Knowledge of ERP Systems (E.g. SAP or Oracle)
• MCIPS / CIPS (Desirable)