Procurement & Supply Chain Growth Lead (GM)

The Growth Company; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Growth Company is seeking a Procurement and Supply Chain Development Manager to shape procurement practice and strengthen the procurement capability of Greater Manchester businesses. The role combines strategic procurement with external stakeholder engagement to lead internal activity, supplier management, contract governance and social value delivery.

Based in Greater Manchester, you will help businesses access opportunities, strengthen supply chains and maximise social value through

Qualifications

• Significant procurement or supply chain experience.
• Experience giving advisory or business support services to organisations.
• Strong understanding of public sector and commercial procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activity across GM Business Growth Hub, including procurement planning, end-to-end tender delivery, supplier engagement, evaluation and contract award.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies that deliver value for money, effective governance and organisational objectives.
• Provide procurement, commercial and contract management advice to managers and budget holders.
• Manage supplier relationships and contract performance, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement, innovation and cost efficiencies.
• Ensure procurement activity complies with organisational policies, governance arrangements and relevant procurement legislation.
• Embed social value, sustainability and responsible procurement principles throughout procurement activity, supplier selection and contract management processes.
• Support Greater Manchester businesses to access and secure public and private sector procurement opportunities, including tendering and bid development.
• Diagnose procurement and supply chain challenges, developing action plans to improve purchasing practices, tender readiness, supplier management and commercial capability.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Planning and project management

CRM systems

Management information systems

Procurement legislation

Social value

Tools

CRM systems

Management Information Systems

Microsoft 365

Job description

The Growth Company is seeking a Procurement and Supply Chain Development Manager to shape procurement practice and strengthen the procurement capability of Greater Manchester businesses. The role combines strategic procurement with external stakeholder engagement to lead internal activity, supplier management, contract governance and social value delivery.

Based in Greater Manchester, you will help businesses access opportunities, strengthen supply chains and maximise social value through