Senior Procurement Manager

Maxim Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in Leeds is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to offer strategic procurement advice and manage services for major clients. This role includes opportunities for national and international travel and requires strong experience in procurement strategies and contract management.

Benefits

Generous basic salary

25 + 8 days holiday

Pension matched up to 5%

Health insurance

Qualifications

• Experience developing procurement strategies complying with OJEU regulations.
• Cross-sector experience in procurement with strong contract development.
• Desirable to have SC clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide procurement advice on important projects.
• Manage procurement services from start to finish on large-scale projects.
• Support proposal documents and bid preparation.

Skills

Procurement strategy development

Contract management

Commercial modelling

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Degree in quantity surveying, law, or procurement

MCIPS membership

Job description

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A fantastic Senior Procurement Manager job based in Leeds offers the opportunity to work with a team of talented procurement professionals to deliver excellent strategic procurement and contract advice. This procurement job includes the opportunity to provide a full procurement service from the beginning of projects to the end with one of your employer’s most important clients.

There will be opportunities for international and national travel to help and manage commissions.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide clients with procurement advice on important projects
• Provide specialist advice to clients in all sectors about procurement strategy
• To manage procurement services from start to finish on large-scale construction-related projects
• To support the development of the company’s services to clients
• To provide procurement support to ensure goals are achieved at a team level
• To support proposal documents and bid preparation work

Desired Skills and Experience

• Strong experience with developing key procurement strategies and/or documentation that complies with OJEU regulations
• Strong experience with contract management
• Experience with strategic and supply chains is essential
• Essential to have cross-sector experience with a strong background in procurement
• Strong experience with contract development and contract drafting such as terms, negotiation, and award
• Strong experience with commercial modelling
• It is desirable to have SC clearance
• Confident and able to work independently
• Possessing excellent communication, adaptability, and a determination for success

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• A degree relating to quantity surveying, law, or procurement is preferred
• Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS) preferred

Employing Company Overview and Profile

This leading, premium, multi-disciplinary consultancy company with offices in Leeds works with its employees to achieve outstanding results for their clients. They work globally to complete challenging projects with their dynamic, diverse team. This creates exciting working environments and great career prospects for ambitious procurement professionals.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• Generous basic salary
• Holiday 25 + 8 days
• Pension – matched contributions up to 5%
• Health insurance