Procurement Project Manager

Morgan Law; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local authority in the UK is seeking a Procurement Project Manager to support transformation in public services. In this role, you'll manage end-to-end procurement projects and assist in high-value tenders focusing on Social Care & Health. Ideal candidates will have experience in public sector procurement and excellent stakeholder management skills. Join us for career growth and make a meaningful impact in the community, all while enjoying flexible working and additional benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working

Local government pension scheme

Season ticket loan

Childcare vouchers

Local discounts

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of procurement regulations, including The Procurement Act 2023.
• Experience in Social Care & Health categories in a local authority.
• Excellent project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Run procurements and support larger projects.
• Lead delivery of procurement exercises.
• Manage projects to drive value with stakeholders.
• Expose to various commercial and social care categories.

Skills

Public e-tendering knowledge

Stakeholder management

Project management

Proactive and adaptable approach

Job description

Overview

Deliver Impact. Build Your Procurement Career. Brent Council is at the heart of one of London's most diverse and dynamic communities. To support the Council in driving forward a bold transformation agenda, the procurement team is looking for a talented Procurement Project Manager to help deliver high-quality, value-for-money services that make a difference.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious procurement professional to deepen both strategic and operational expertise in a forward-thinking local authority. You'll manage end-to-end procurement projects of low to medium complexity and play a vital supporting role on high-value tenders within the Social Care & Health area.

What You'll Do

• Run your own procurements while supporting Category and Assistant Category Managers on larger projects.
• Lead or support delivery of procurement exercises aligned to council strategy and regulations.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to manage projects effectively and drive value.
• Gain exposure to a wide range of commercial and social care categories.

What We're Looking For

• Strong understanding of public e-tendering and procurement regulations, including a recent working knowledge of The Procurement Act 2023.
• Previous experience in Social Care & Health categories within a local authority setting or another area of the public sector.
• Excellent stakeholder and project management skills.
• A proactive, adaptable approach and a passion for learning.

Why Join Brent?

Brent offers much more than a job - you'll gain invaluable procurement experience, real career development opportunities, and the chance to make a direct impact on resident's lives. You'll also benefit from:

• Flexible working
• Local government pension scheme
• Season ticket loan, childcare vouchers & local discounts
• A supportive, inclusive, and values-led culture

Brent Council values diversity and is committed to being a Disability Confident and inclusive employer.

The weekly hybrid working pattern will be 3 days a week in the office (Brent Civic Centre) and 2 days working from home.

The salary starts at 48,003 (inc. London Weighting).

Ready to grow your career while supporting meaningful change in the public sector?

Please apply now for further details

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Please note that this recruitment campaign is being managed by an external recruitment agency - Morgan Law.

CVs sent directly to the Council will not be considered.