Procurement Manager

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Hereford; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Herefordshire Council is seeking a Procurement Manager to join its Commercial Services Team. This permanent role involves leading a team, managing procurement projects, and ensuring compliance with legislation while promoting value for money. The successful candidate will enjoy a supportive work environment with flexibility in work arrangements.

Benefits

Pension enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

31 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working options

24/7 Employee Assistance support

Payment of professional membership fees

Access to retail and health benefits

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex procurement projects across various service areas.
• Demonstrable achievements in a public sector procurement environment.
• Strong leadership, management, and coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of six Commercial and Procurement Officers.
• Provide advice on procurement and contract management.
• Deputise for the Commercial Services Manager as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Management

Education

CIPS Level 6 or equivalent

Degree level education

Job description

About The Role

Contract: Permanent

Salary: HC11 £49,764 - £54,181

Hours: 37

Location: Hereford

Closing Date: 23/06/2025

Interview Date: 03/07/2025

We have an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Manager to join Herefordshire Council’s Commercial Services Team.

Forming part of the Corporate Services Department, the Commercial Services Team is a dynamic, multi-skilled team which provides council directorates with commercial, procurement and contract management advice and support. This permanent position is ideally suited to someone with a procurement/commercial background who wants to advance their career in a busy and supportive workplace.

You will be responsible for managing a team of six Commercial and Procurement Officers, providing advice and assistance to Council’s departments on a wide range of issues, varying in complexity, to proactively find solutions and maximise value for money while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. The role will support the Commercial Services Manager in planning, organizing, managing, and delivering the commercial and procurement service to drive efficiency, effectiveness, and responsiveness, while promoting a culture of value for money.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, management, and coaching skills to develop the team and promote excellent public sector procurement practices. You should have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, refined analytical and problem-solving abilities, and a positive, proactive attitude. Deputising for the Commercial Services Manager as required will also be part of your responsibilities.

You will have experience leading complex procurement projects across various service areas, including construction and social care, and be able to demonstrate achievements in a public sector procurement environment. Qualifications should include CIPS Level 6 (or actively working towards it), or a degree level education or equivalent, with demonstrable experience.

Flexible Working

We value work-life balance and offer flexibility to work from home or in the office. Options include compressed hours and flexible arrangements to suit changing circumstances. Most team members work remotely with occasional in-office meetings and collaborative projects. Applications from nationwide candidates are encouraged.

We are a supportive team committed to professional growth and a flexible, collaborative work environment.

Additional Details

Full role details and requirements are in the role profile. For an informal discussion, contact Carrie Christopher (Commercial Services Manager) at 01432 383565 or via email at [e-mail].

Benefits of Working for Herefordshire Council

• Pension: Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Annual Leave: 31 days plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 10 days
• Flexible Working: Flexi-time, job-share, part-time hours, and home working options
• Employee Assistance: 24/7 support and counselling
• Professional Memberships: Payment of relevant fees
• Perks: Access to retail, leisure, holiday, and health benefits, including discounts and cashback

We welcome applicants regardless of personal characteristics or social identity. Flexible working requests and reasonable adjustments will be considered.

Interview candidates will include those who indicate in their supporting statement that they have a disability, are Armed Forces Veterans or Reservists, or are Herefordshire care leavers, aligning with our commitments to these groups.

For more details, refer to the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, submit your CV and a supporting statement within the application form, referencing the job description and person specification, demonstrating how you meet the role's requirements.