Procurement Manager

Summer Browning; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy for government projects is seeking a Procurement Manager for an initial 3-month hybrid assignment in Flintshire. The role entails determining the commercial strategy and managing contracts in accordance with procurement regulations. Candidates should have public sector experience and strong procurement management skills. Knowledge of ERP systems like SAP or Oracle is essential, along with MCIPS/ CIPS certification being desirable.

Qualifications

• Strong background in delivery Procurement Management support.
• Knowledge of public sector regulations (e.g. PCR 2015, UCR 2016, PA 2023).
• Ability to draft strategy plans and commercial management plans.

Responsibilities

• Determine the appropriate commercial strategy for project requirements.
• Draft strategy and commercial management plans.
• Ensure all contracts adhere to procurement regulations.

Skills

Experience in managing the end-to-end procurement process

Experience working within the public sector

Stakeholder and supplier engagement skills

Knowledge of ERP Systems

Education

MCIPS/ CIPS

Tools

SAP

Oracle

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.

The ideal candidate will hold Active SC and have a strong background in delivery Procurement Management support, with the following 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)