Procurement Manager

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

Job summary

A consultancy firm is seeking a Procurement Manager for an initial 3-month assignment in a hybrid role. You will determine the commercial strategy for projects, draft plans, and ensure compliance with procurement regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience managing the procurement process from start to finish, familiarity with public sector regulations, and skills in stakeholder engagement. Knowledge of ERP systems like SAP or Oracle is preferred. MCIPS or CIPS certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience in stakeholder and supplier engagement.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

End-to-end procurement process management

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)