Procurement Manager (Hybrid) — High-Impact Public Sector

Working for Essex; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Local Government Pension

27 days annual leave

Hybrid role

Secondment opportunities

Job summary

Essex County Council is seeking an Assistant Procurement Manager to shape markets, negotiate multi-million-pound contracts and drive savings while supporting Children's & Families procurement. The role is hybrid, based in Chelmsford, with attendance in the office about 2 days per week.

You will lead cost analyses, manage provider negotiations and collaborate with operations, finance and the external market to secure best value for Essex residents.

Qualifications

• Educated to at least A level with MCIPS or working towards such qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Comprehensive negotiating skills for multi-million-pound contracts and experience planning and delivering negotiations.
• Evidence of delivering continuous improvements in strategic arrangements with cost/service benefits.
• Awareness of working in a political environment.

Responsibilities

• Understand and scrutinise placement costs and lead negotiations with providers.
• Deliver savings targets and help operations teams get the right support at the right price.
• Combine commercial analysis with strong relationship management across services, finance and providers.
• Navigate challenging conversations, challenge costs constructively and build long-term partnerships.

Skills

MCIPS or working towards MCIPS

Negotiation skills

Cost analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Political environment awareness

Education

A level or equivalent

MCIPS qualification

Job description

Essex County Council is seeking an Assistant Procurement Manager to shape markets, negotiate multi-million-pound contracts and drive savings while supporting Children's & Families procurement. The role is hybrid, based in Chelmsford, with attendance in the office about 2 days per week.

You will lead cost analyses, manage provider negotiations and collaborate with operations, finance and the external market to secure best value for Essex residents.