Procurement Manager

SUMMER-BROWNING ASSOCIATES LIMITED; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense consulting firm is looking for a Procurement Manager for a 3-month hybrid position, with responsibilities including developing commercial strategies and managing procurement processes. Ideal candidates will have experience in public sector regulations, stakeholder engagement, and knowledge of ERP systems like SAP or Oracle. This role promises collaboration with Senior Leadership and the possibility of extending the contract.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing the end-to-end procurement process from pre-sourcing to contract management.
• Experience working within the public sector with public sector regulations.
• Strong skills in stakeholder and supplier engagement.

Responsibilities

• Determine appropriate commercial strategy for project requirements.
• Draft strategy plans and ensure contracts adhere to regulations.

Skills

End-to-end procurement process management

Public sector regulations knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

ERP Systems knowledge (e.g., SAP or Oracle)

MCIPS / CIPS certification

Job description

Job Description

Summer-Browning Associates is currently supporting our defence client, who is seeking a Procurement Manager for an initial 3-month assignment with the option to extend.

Location : Hybrid working - Flintshire

About the Role

You will be responsible for determining the appropriate commercial strategy for project requirements. Drafting the strategy plans, commercial management plans and facilitating / delivering it or making recommendations for action to Senior Leadership, ensuring all contracts adhere to procurement regulations and Government policy.

Skills and Experience

• Experience in managing the end-to-end procurement process from pre sourcing to contract management.
• Experience working within the public sector with public sector regulations (e.g. PCR 2015, UCR 2016, PA 2023)
• Experience in stakeholder and supplier engagement and building positive working relationships.
• Knowledge of ERP Systems (E.g. SAP or Oracle)
• MCIPS / CIPS (Desirable)