Procurement Manager

JR United Kingdom; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A non-profit funding organization is seeking a part-time Procurement and Contracts Manager to oversee procurement activities and contract management. This role ensures compliance with donor standards and supports operational objectives. The ideal candidate has experience in procurement and contract management, strong knowledge of UK procurement law, and excellent negotiation skills. The position can be performed remotely with occasional meetings in London.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities and contract management processes across the organisation.
• Ensure compliance with donor standards and operational objectives.
• Develop and implement the procurement strategy.
• Manage supplier relationships and stakeholder engagement.
• Provide training and capacity building.

Skills

Procurement experience

Contract management

Knowledge of UK procurement law

Negotiation skills

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.