Procurement Manager

SUMMER-BROWNING ASSOCIATES LIMITED; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A defence consultancy firm is seeking a Procurement Manager for an initial 3-month hybrid assignment. You will determine the commercial strategy for projects, draft plans, and ensure compliance with procurement regulations. The ideal candidate has experience in the end-to-end procurement process, public sector regulations, and stakeholder engagement. Knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle is essential, and MCIPS/CIPS certification is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing the end-to-end procurement process from pre-sourcing to contract management.
• Experience working within the public sector with relevant regulations.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and building positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Determine the appropriate commercial strategy for project requirements.
• Draft strategy plans and commercial management plans.
• Ensure all contracts adhere to procurement regulations and Government policy.

Skills

Managing end-to-end procurement process

Public sector regulations

Stakeholder engagement

Knowledge of ERP Systems

MCIPS / CIPS

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)