Procurement Manager

Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA); West of England; On-site; GBP 39,816 - 48,665; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension contribution of 28.97%

25 days annual leave plus holidays

Access to employee discount portal

Career development opportunities

24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working options

Job summary

A government agency in the UK seeks a motivated Procurement Manager. In this role, you will lead procurement activities, develop tender documentation, and manage contract processes, ensuring compliance with public regulations. Successful candidates will have experience in end-to-end procurement and stakeholder management skills. The position offers varied responsibilities and opportunities for professional development, with a competitive salary and substantial benefits including a generous pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience delivering end‑to‑end procurement in the public sector.
• Experience developing tender packs and supporting evaluation processes.
• Working knowledge of Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities across categories.
• Develop tender documentation with evaluation criteria.
• Manage market engagement and tendering processes.

Skills

End-to-end procurement delivery

Tender documentation development

Public Contracts Regulations knowledge

Organisational skills

Stakeholder management

E-procurement systems proficiency

Education

CIPS/MCIPS or working towards

Tools

Microsoft Office Applications

Job description

Apply before 11:55 pm on Monday 6th April 2026

💷 Salary: £44,241 - A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

The Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) is seeking a motivated Procurement Manager to help establish and develop its new Commercial function. Working with VCA and the Department for Transport teams, you will impart expert pre-procurement advice, undertaking procurements, supports contract management, contributes to commercial governance, and works closely with internal stakeholders and the Department for Transport (DfT) Commercial team to ensure value for money and strong commercial outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead end to end procurement activity across a variety of categories including professional services, technology, operational services, and corporate requirements.
• Develop clear, robust tender documentation including specifications, evaluation criteria and contract terms.
• Manage market engagement, tendering, evaluation, moderation and contract award.
• Apply up to date knowledge of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Procurement Act 2023 and Cabinet Office commercial policy.
• Ensure appropriate use of government wide frameworks (e.g., CCS) and support sound route to market decisions.
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation and ensure complete audit trails.
• Provide timely and professional procurement advice to stakeholders across the agency.
• Support early engagement to shape requirements and challenge specifications to ensure competitive, compliant and value driven outcomes.

Benefits

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave).
• 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.
• Access to the staff discount portal.
• Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

About You

To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:

• Demonstrable experience delivering end‑to‑end procurement in the public sector.
• Experience developing tender packs and supporting evaluation processes.
• Working knowledge of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023 (or completion of training modules ahead of its implementation).
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to challenge and influence.
• Proficiency in e‑procurement systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Additional Information

CIPS/MCIPS (or working towards).

How to Apply

👉 Read the full description and apply here: https://bit.ly/4t2pL3G

This vacancy closes at 23:55 on Monday 6th April 2026