Procurement Manager

Brandon James; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

30 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Flexi-time

Volunteering days

Learning and development

Professional fees paid

Cycle storage and gym

Employee assistance

Retail discounts

Job summary

Brandon James in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to join their Birmingham-based team. The role is permanent and hybrid, with 1-2 days per week in the office, providing balance between collaboration and home working.

You will manage procurement from planning to contract award, develop strategies, prepare tender and contract documentation, manage framework agreements, and support tender evaluation.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering public sector procurement exercises and contract awards
• Knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023
• Experience using framework agreements and other compliant procurement routes
• Experience preparing procurement, tender and contract documentation
• Strong commercial awareness and stakeholder management
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision
• Construction, built environment or infrastructure procurement experience advantageous

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activity from planning through to contract award
• Develop procurement strategies and prepare tender and contract documentation
• Manage framework agreements and other compliant routes to market
• Support tender evaluation and contract award processes
• Maintain procurement records and governance
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across a diverse portfolio of services

Skills

Public sector procurement

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Multitasking

Education

MCIPS or equivalent

Job description

Procurement Manager

Birmingham 56,293 - 66,949 Permanent Hybrid - 1-2 Days in the Office

An established multidisciplinary built environment consultancy is looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to join their Birmingham-based team. Offering excellent flexibility, this hybrid position requires just 1-2 days per week in their Birmingham office, providing a strong balance between office collaboration and home working.

The Procurement Manager Role

The successful Procurement Manager will manage procurement activity from initial planning through to contract award, providing practical advice to colleagues and ensuring all activity is compliant, commercially sound and delivers value for money.

You will develop procurement strategies, prepare tender and contract documentation, manage framework agreements and other compliant routes to market, and support tender evaluation and contract award processes. The role will also involve maintaining procurement records, helping develop policies and guidance, managing commercial risk and contributing to the continued improvement of procurement governance.

You will work with a high degree of autonomy while building strong relationships with internal stakeholders across a diverse portfolio of services and projects.

The Procurement Manager

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Strong experience delivering public sector procurement exercises and contract awards
• Good working knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023
• Experience using framework agreements and other compliant procurement routes
• Experience preparing procurement, tender and contract documentationA recognised procurement qualification such as MCIPS, or equivalent relevant experience
• Strong commercial awareness and stakeholder management skills
• The ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision
• Construction, built environment or infrastructure procurement experience would be advantageous

In Return?

The role offers a salary of 56,293 - 66,949, alongside an excellent benefits package including:

• Hybrid working - just 1-2 days per week in the Birmingham office
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Local Authority Defined Benefit Pension Scheme
• Life assurance
• Flexi-time
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Employee Assistance Programme and counselling access
• Retail discounts
• Payment of professional fees
• Significant investment in learning and professional development
• Secure cycle storage, gym/fitness studio and roof terrace