Procurement Manager

Service Care Solutions Ltd; Oldham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector client is seeking a Procurement Manager for their Commercial Procurement Unit in Greater Manchester. The candidate will provide expert procurement support, lead the transition to the Procurement Act 2023, and ensure value-for-money outcomes. Ideal candidates are CIPS-qualified with substantial public sector experience and knowledge of UK procurement legislation.

Benefits

Referral bonus

Qualifications

• Extensive experience delivering procurement strategies in the public sector.
• In-depth knowledge of UK procurement legislation (PCR 2015, Procurement Act 2023).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the transition to the Procurement Act 2023.
• Provide strategic procurement advice to stakeholders.
• Mentor and guide procurement staff, promoting best practices.

Skills

Strategic procurement advice

Negotiation skills

Education

CIPS membership or similar qualification

Job description

A client within the Public Sector based in Greater Manchesteris currently recruiting for a Procurement Manager to join their Commercial Procurement Unit as soon as possible. The client is offering a full-time, temporary position on an ongoing basis with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority within a procurement and commercial environment.

The Role
Key purpose of the role is toprovide expert procurement support and advice across the organisation, lead the implementation of the Procurement Act 2023, and support the delivery of value-for-money outcomes for the Council.

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Coordinate the transition from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 to the Procurement Act 2023.
• Provide strategic procurement advice to stakeholders and legal services.
• Lead on updates to procurement templates and processes to ensure compliance with legislative changes.
• Mentor and guide category staff, promoting procurement best practice.
• Undertake complex procurement exercises where required and support pipeline planning.
• Represent the Council in external meetings and promote collaboration across Greater Manchester authorities.

The Candidate
To be considered for this role, you will require:

• Full membership of CIPS or similar professional procurement qualification.
• Extensive experience delivering procurement strategies within a public sector setting.
• In-depth knowledge of UK procurement legislation, including PCR 2015 and Procurement Act 2023.

The below skills would be beneficial for the role:

• Experience of delivering training or mentoring within procurement teams.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Experience implementing and monitoring social value within contracts.

The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such is offering £350 - £400 per day Umbrella DOE (approx. £250 - 300per day PAYE).

How to Apply
If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to [e-mail] or call Amy at Service Care Construction on 01772 208967
to discuss the vacancy in more detail.
Also, if this role is not of interest to you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as we cover all construction-related vacancies across the region.

Referral Bonus
If this role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details or forward this advert to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.