Senior Procurement Manager

Essential Employment; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Essential Employment is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager in Ellesmere Port on a temporary contract. The role leads a high-performing procurement service, shaping strategy, policy and supplier management to deliver value and compliance.

You will manage complex projects from planning through contract award and mobilisation, drive social value and sustainability, and mentor a professional procurement team to ensure continuous improvement and high standards of service delivery.

Qualifications

• Lead and develop a high-performing procurement service.
• Develop procurement strategies, policies and frameworks.
• Ensure compliance, value for money and alignment with current legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex procurement projects from planning through to contract award and mobilisation.
• Champion social value, sustainability and community benefits through procurement activity.
• Manage and develop a professional procurement team, driving continuous improvement.

Job description

Senior Procurement Manager needed in Ellesmere Port

This is a temporary contract and the rate is £34.30ph PAYE

The reference number is: 5309613

The successful candidate will lead and develop a high-performing procurement service, providing strategic direction and expert advice to support effective purchasing and contract management across a diverse organisation. They will be responsible for developing and maintaining procurement strategies, policies and frameworks, ensuring all procurement activity is compliant, delivers value for money and reflects current legislation and best practice.

Working closely with senior stakeholders, suppliers and partners, they will lead complex procurement projects from planning through to contract award and mobilisation, while identifying opportunities for efficiencies, service improvements and innovation. The role will also champion social value, sustainability and community benefits through procurement activity, whilst managing and developing a professional procurement team committed to continuous improvement and high standards of service delivery.

Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.