Procurement Manager - Corporate Services

ZipRecruiter; Oldham; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable non-profit organisation in North Manchester is seeking a Procurement and Supplier Relationship Manager to oversee strategic procurement in Corporate Services and IT. Required skills include a solid background in procurement within the public sector and strong stakeholder engagement. The role offers a competitive salary, a bonus, and various benefits including private healthcare and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual performance bonus

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private healthcare options

Pension scheme up to 9% matched

Life assurance policy of 3x salary

Professional membership subscription paid for

Qualifications

• Proven procurement background required.
• Knowledge of procurement regulations essential.
• Experience in Corporate Services/ICT spend needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic procurement activity in assigned categories.
• Develop category management strategies.
• Ensure compliance with legislation.

Skills

Procurement background within public/non-profit sectors

Strong stakeholder engagement

Negotiation skills

Communication and presentation skills

Education

MCIPS qualification (not essential)

Job description

Job Description

Your new company
A reputable non-profit organisation based in North Manchester is seeking a self-motivated and experienced Procurement and Supplier Relationship Manager to join their friendly team. The company has won multiple awards over the years and they have gained an excellent reputation within the market. They are looking to appoint this role on a permanent, full-time basis.

Your new role
As Procurement & Supplier Relationship Manager, you will be responsible for the strategic procurement activity within your given category areas, which, for this role, are Corporate Services and IT / Tech. In this role, you will provide expert guidance and support to stakeholders on best practice procurement and contract management which delivers optimal value for money.
You will devise category management strategies within the asset management space and will lead on procurement projects within this area. The Procurement Manager will ensure compliance to financial, procurement and other relevant legislative regulations, and you will provide contract and supplier relationship support, to ensure robust contract management practices are implemented.

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven procurement background within the public or non-profit sectors, with a detailed knowledge of relevant procurement regulations
• Category experience in Corporate / Professional Services / ICT
• Ideally, you will be MCIPS qualified, but this is not essential
• Strong stakeholder engagement and stakeholder management skills
• Confident negotiator with excellent communication and presentation skills

What you'll get in return

• A competitive salary of £63,446
• Annual performance score bonus subject to eligibility
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Private healthcare options
• Annual health assessment / health check-up
• Pension scheme up to 9% matched
• Life assurance policy of 3x salary
• Access to lifestyle benefits portal
• Discounts on various retailers and restaurants
• Professional membership subscription (CIPS) paid for
• Electric vehicle car leasing scheme

What you need to do now
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Desired Skills and Experience

To be considered for this role, you must have a strong procurement background within the public-sector and a working knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023. You must also have relevant category experience within Corporate Services / ICT spend.

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