Procurement Manager (IT) – Hybrid, Permanent

Morgan Hunt; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (2 days in office)

Parking onsite

Job summary

Morgan Hunt is recruiting a Procurement Manager for a full-time, permanent role in the public sector. The position focuses on IT category management, with no direct reports, and reports to the Senior Procurement Manager.

Hybrid working includes 2 days in the office with onsite parking. The ideal candidate will have extensive procurement and contract management experience, strong knowledge of public-sector rules, and excellent stakeholder skills.

Qualifications

• Significant procurement and contract management experience.
• Strong knowledge of public sector procurement and relevant legislation.
• Commercial, negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Excellent stakeholder, communication and influencing abilities.
• Experience developing procurement strategies and business requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage tender exercises in line with procurement policies, financial procedures and applicable legislation.
• Maintain a robust, compliant and resilient supply chain.
• Develop and deliver effective procurement strategies across assigned categories and key suppliers.
• Provide expert procurement advice and guidance to senior management and budget holders across goods, services and works.
• Represent the organisation at relevant national procurement forums, advisory groups and collaborative initiatives.
• Work with national procurement and commercial partners on contractual, compliance and governance matters.
• Identify opportunities to enhance, develop and expand procurement services.
• Contribute to organisational improvement programmes, including commercial improvement, sustainability and value-for-money initiatives.

Skills

Procurement experience

Contract management

Public sector procurement

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Supplier management

Education

Procurement qualification

Job description

Morgan Hunt is recruiting a Procurement Manager for a full-time, permanent role in the public sector. The position focuses on IT category management, with no direct reports, and reports to the Senior Procurement Manager.

Hybrid working includes 2 days in the office with onsite parking. The ideal candidate will have extensive procurement and contract management experience, strong knowledge of public-sector rules, and excellent stakeholder skills.