Procurement Manager

Sheer Jobs Ltd; Keynsham; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A strategic procurement agency in the UK is seeking a Procurement Manager to support senior management in all procurement activities. The role involves developing and implementing procurement strategies, ensuring compliance with Public Procurement law, and facilitating strategic relationships. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of experience in public sector procurement, strong strategic relationship management skills, and a collaborative work style. Competitive salary ranging from £52,413 to £57,864 annually is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in procurement best practices in the Public Sector.
• Knowledge of Public Procurement law and UK procurement regulations.
• Experience in forming strategic relationships with senior management.

Responsibilities

• Advise and support senior management on procurement activities.
• Develop and implement the Procurement Strategy.
• Lead procurement projects with commissioning and contract managers.

Skills

Comprehensive knowledge of procurement best practices

Strategic relationship management

Risk-based approach to procurement

Experience in IT procurement

Job description

About the Role

As a Procurement Manager, you will be a key member of the Strategic Procurement Team within the Resources Directorate, responsible for advising and supporting senior management and officers on all aspects of procurement and commissioning activity within the client directorates.

The role plays a key part in developing and implementing our Procurement Strategy, ensuring that procurement activity contributes to delivery of the client's Corporate Strategy.

About You

You will need comprehensive knowledge of procurement best practice in a Public Sector context (minimum 3 years), including knowledge and experience of operating within Public Procurement law and the UK procurement regulations (including Public Contract Regulations 2015 and Procurement Act 2023).

You will have significant procurement experience and will thrive in forming strategic relationships with senior management teams. You will drive delivery of a range of procurement projects along with heads of service, commissioning managers and contract managers. You will be involved in developing strategy and policies, and supporting directorates to ensure these policies are implemented.

You will be a proactive manager with a collaborative work style, you will lead by example, demonstrating a people‑focussed, risk‑based approach to procurement in support of council strategic objectives. It would be advantageous for you to have experience of working in an IT procurement context and in procurements relating to Works, plus use of NEC Contracts.

Rate of Pay

£52,413 - £57,864 per annum (Depending on experience)

Location: Keynsham Civic Centre, BS31 1FS