Procurement Manager

JR United Kingdom; Chester; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading client is seeking a Procurement and Contracts Manager on a part-time basis (3 days per week) to oversee procurement activities and contract management. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in procurement, especially within the not-for-profit sector, with strong knowledge of UK procurement law and excellent negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement and contract management in not-for-profit or public sector.
• Strong knowledge of UK procurement law and grant funding requirements.
• Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all procurement activities and contract management processes.
• Ensure procurement practices align with donor compliance standards.
• Support operational and programmatic objectives.

Skills

Procurement management

Contract management

Supplier negotiation

Compliance knowledge

Attention to detail

Job description

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Our client is an independent, commercially focussed organisation that specialises in the funding of projects towards a net zero economy. They have a unique strategy deploying capital at pace and scale towards sector specific, real-economy outcomes such as the energy efficiency of buildings.

They are looking to hire a Procurement and Contracts Manager on a part-time basis (3 days per week). The Procurement and Contracts Manager will lead and oversee all procurement activities and contract management processes across the organisation. This role is critical in ensuring that procurement practices align with donor compliance standards, deliver value for money, and support the organisation's operational and programmatic objectives.

Key aspects of the role will be:

• Procurement Strategy and Delivery
• Contracts Management
• Compliance and Risk
• Supplier and Stakeholder Management
• Training and Capacity Building

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Proven experience in procurement and contract management, ideally in the not-for-profit or public sector.
• Strong knowledge of UK procurement law and grant funding requirements (e.g., FCDO, UN, etc).
• Demonstrable experience managing procurement processes and supplier negotiations.
• Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills, with strong attention to detail.

Our client is headquartered in London, but the role can be carried out remotely with occasional meetings in London.