Procurement Manager — Hybrid (Public Sector)

New Start; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Local Government Pension

27 days annual leave

Job summary

Essex County Council in Chelmsford is seeking a Procurement Assistant Manager for a fixed-term contract up to 18 months. The role is full-time (37 hours) with hybrid working, requiring attendance in the office around 2 days per week.

You will lead cost negotiations, scrutinise placement costs, drive savings targets, and work with operations, finance and providers to secure the right value. A MCIPS or equivalent qualification is preferred, with strong market insight and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Educated to A level with MCIPS or working towards such qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Evidence of negotiating multi-million pound contracts and achieving savings.

Responsibilities

• Understand and scrutinise placement costs and negotiate with providers.
• Deliver savings targets and secure best value for Essex residents.
• Collaborate with operations, finance and external supplier market.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Cost savings

Stakeholder management

Public sector procurement know-how

Change management

Education

MCIPS or equivalent

A level or equivalent

Job description

Essex County Council in Chelmsford is seeking a Procurement Assistant Manager for a fixed-term contract up to 18 months. The role is full-time (37 hours) with hybrid working, requiring attendance in the office around 2 days per week.

You will lead cost negotiations, scrutinise placement costs, drive savings targets, and work with operations, finance and providers to secure the right value. A MCIPS or equivalent qualification is preferred, with strong market insight and stakeholder management.