Procurement Manager

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A large public sector organisation is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager in Portsmouth. The role is hybrid, with a salary range of £50,000 - £60,000. Responsibilities include leading regulated procurement activities, ensuring compliance with the Procurement Act 2023, and overseeing supplier assurance. The ideal candidate has a strong knowledge of public procurement legislation, experience in category management, and strong stakeholder management skills. Benefits include a generous pension scheme, private medical insurance, and training opportunities.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Productivity-related bonus scheme

Generous contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

Health care cash plan

Enhanced parental leave

Access to counselling and legal services

Electric car scheme

In-house training and e-learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience running above-threshold regulated tenders within the public sector.
• Experience in category management and delivering organisation-wide procurement projects.
• Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle for business use.

Responsibilities

• Act as the subject matter expert for procurement across all purchasing categories.
• Lead above regulated threshold procurement activity, ensuring full compliance.
• Manage supplier assurance processes to manage risk and drive efficiency.
• Provide clear guidance to stakeholders on procurement processes.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023

Stakeholder management skills

Category management experience

Experience with e-tendering systems (Intend, ProContract)

Ability to produce clear reports

Job description

Position: Procurement Manager
Location: Portsmouth (Hybrid Working)
Salary: 50,000 - 60,000 + Benefits
Contract: 12-month Fixed Term Contract
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week

Our client, a large public sector organisation delivering affordable homes, regeneration projects and community support services across the South of England, is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to join their team on a 12-month fixed term basis.

The role is contractually based from their Portsmouth office, with hybrid working in place. Attendance in the office is required two days per week, specifically Wednesdays and Thursdays. This is a senior procurement role with responsibility for leading above-threshold regulated procurement activity and acting as the subject matter expert for procurement legislation and best practice across the organisation.

Procurement Manager Position Remuneration

• 50,000 - 60,000 per annum
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata), with the option to buy or sell annual leave
• Productivity-related bonus scheme
• Generous contributory pension scheme with employer contributions
• Life assurance at three times annual salary
• Private medical insurance
• Health care cash plan
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave
• Access to counselling, legal and financial advice services
• Electric car scheme
• Extensive in-house training, e-learning, coaching and mentoring programmes
• Hybrid working arrangement
• 12-month fixed term contract

Procurement Manager Position Overview

• Act as the subject matter expert for procurement across all purchasing categories
• Lead above regulated threshold procurement activity, ensuring full compliance with the Procurement Act 2023
• Support the business through a partnering approach, advising on market trends, procurement strategy, tendering routes, contract award and implementation
• Manage and oversee supplier assurance processes to effectively manage risk and drive efficiency across the supply chain
• Lead and support procurement delivery activity within the procurement team
• Maintain oversight of the contracts register, ensuring it is accurate, live and kept up to date by the team
• Support the delivery and implementation of revised procurement legislation introduced through the Procurement Bill and its reforms
• Provide clear guidance to internal stakeholders on procurement processes and compliance requirements
• Ensure procurement activity supports value for money, sustainability and efficient service delivery

Procurement Manager Position Requirements

• Proven experience running above-threshold regulated tenders within the public sector
• Essential: Strong working knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 and public sector procurement legislation
• Experience in category management and delivering organisation-wide procurement projects
• Proven use of e-tendering systems, specifically Intend and ProContract
• Ability to produce clear, accurate reports and procurement documentation
• Strong stakeholder management skills with a collaborative and professional approach
• Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle for business use