Procurement Manager

Michael Page; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (2 days/week)

Salary: 53,000

30 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Company shutdown day

On-site wellbeing room

On-site Atrium cafe

Pension: DC up to 10%

Job summary

FCHO, a Not For Profit housing association, is seeking a Procurement Manager in Oldham to lead procurement across the organisation. You will apply PCR2015 and PA23 knowledge, manage JCT documentation, and plan procurements with internal teams to ensure timely delivery.

The role emphasizes simplifying procurement for stakeholders, building relationships, and maintaining clear records while driving continuous process improvements within a Not For Profit context.

Qualifications

• CIPS qualification or knowledge.
• Strong understanding of procurement governance.
• Experience applying PCR2015 requirements in procurement.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activity across the organisation.
• Apply PCR2015 requirements to procurement processes.
• Use PA23 knowledge in procurement and purchasing arrangements.
• Prepare and manage JCT documentation when required.
• Plan procurement activity with internal teams and ensure timely delivery.
• Review supplier proposals and tender submissions to support informed decisions.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation.
• Identify improvements to procurement processes.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Relationship building

Governance awareness

Procurement process simplification

Education

CIPS qualification

Tools

PCR2015

PA23

JCT contracts

Job description

As a Procurement Manager in Oldham, you will lead procurement activity for a Not For Profit organisation, helping teams secure the goods and services they need. You will use your knowledge of CIPS, PCR2015, PA23 and JCT to manage clear, compliant procurement processes that support day-to-day operations.

Client Details

FCHO are a housing association formed to benefit local communities.

They are committed to the purpose of providing quality homes and services and with around 10% of the local population living in an FCHO home, the are proud to be an anchor organisation through their significant contribution as a large local business and employer.

They own and manage around 11,500 homes, have the highest regulatory (G1/V1) rating, and plan to build more than 600 affordable new homes in the coming years.

Their purpose: providing quality homes and services

Values

• We listen
• We own
• We care
• We act
• We learn
• We keep it simple

Description

• Manage procurement activity across the organisation, ensuring goods and services are sourced in line with agreed requirements.
• Apply PCR2015 requirements to procurement processes, helping to maintain clear and consistent tendering activity.
• Use PA23 knowledge when managing relevant procurement and purchasing arrangements.
• Prepare and manage JCT documentation where required, supporting well-defined contractual arrangements.
• Plan procurement activity with internal teams, ensuring requirements are understood and actions are completed on time.
• Review supplier proposals and tender submissions, helping stakeholders make informed purchasing decisions.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation, providing a clear record of decisions and activity.
• Identify practical improvements to procurement processes, helping the Procurement & Supply Chain function work effectively.

Profile

A successful 'Procurement Manager' should have:

• A commercial person able to simplify procurement processes for stakeholders.
• Able to build relationships and work with colleagues without being wholly focussed on governance as that is always part of it anyway.
• CIPS qualification or relevant CIPS knowledge or equivalent.
• Strong working knowledge of PCR2015.
• Experience applying PA23 requirements within procurement activity.
• Knowledge of JCT contracts and related documentation.
• Ability to manage procurement processes from initial requirement through to contract arrangements.
• Confidence reviewing tender information and maintaining clear procurement records.

Job Offer

• Permanent Procurement Manager position based in Oldham 2 days per week hybrid.
• Salary of 53,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• 30 days of annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays and 1 company shutdown day (with an option to purchase extra leave; pro-rata for part-time staff).
• Discounted gym membership with Oldham Community Leisure, an on-site wellbeing room, and an on-site Atrium caf
• Pension: Defined contribution pension scheme with employer contributions up to 10%