Procurement Manager

Summer-Browning Associates Ltd; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager for an initial 3-month assignment with the option to extend. The successful candidate will determine the commercial strategy for project requirements, draft necessary plans, and ensure compliance with procurement regulations. Required skills include managing the end-to-end procurement process and experience within the public sector. Active SC clearance and knowledge of ERP systems like SAP or Oracle are essential. This role offers hybrid working in Flintshire.

Qualifications

• Active SC clearance is required.
• Strong background in Procurement Management support.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

End-to-end procurement process management

Public sector regulations

Stakeholder engagement

Supplier engagement

ERP Systems knowledge (SAP or Oracle)

Education

MCIPS/CIPS (Desirable)

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)