Senior Procurement Manager - Public Sector

Informed Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model (3 days in office)

Generous holiday allowance

Job summary

Informed Recruitment is partnering with a Social Enterprise in Birmingham to recruit a Senior Procurement Manager. The role leads procurement activities, frameworks, contracts and public procurements, ensuring compliant delivery, best practice and transparent processes.

You will maintain up-to-date knowledge of PA23 and related regulations, manage e-procurement portals, and collaborate with stakeholders to create value in a fast-paced environment. Hybrid work applies.

Qualifications

• Strong track record in procurement and major contracts.
• Solid knowledge of public sector procurement regulations (PA23, Public Contracts Regulations 2015).
• Experience with procurement frameworks and e-procurement portals.
• Ability to build relationships and drive action in a dynamic environment.
• Experience in cost management and value creation.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, management and delivery of compliant procurement.
• Oversee framework agreements, long-term contracts and call-off procurement.
• Ensure procurement processes align with public procurement regulations and maintain documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement and transparency across procurements.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Public sector procurement

Contract management

E-procurement systems

Stakeholder engagement

Value/cost optimization

MCIPS (or equivalent)

Education

MCIPS qualification (or progression towards)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Are you an experienced procurement management professional with experience of frameworks, contracts, and procurement consortia? Do you have experience of creating end-to-end procurement frameworks in the public sector with knowledge of PA23/PCR2015? If this describes you, then let Informed Recruitment help you achieve your potential with an exciting opportunity as a Senior Procurement Manager. As a specialist provider of resources to the Property & Associated Technology markets, we are partnering with a Social Enterprise undertaking an exciting expansion and looking to bolster their services to customers.

The objective of the role will be to take the lead in procurement activities for the organisation. Day-to-day activities will centre around the planning, management, administration, and overall delivery of compliant procurement which will include framework agreements, long term contracts, call off agreements, digital purchasing systems and public procurements. You will maintain up to date legislative knowledge to keep procurement up to date, ensure all procurements are delivered to agreed timescales, define procurement best practice, oversee compliance, ensure procurement transparency in line with public procurement regulations and manage all documentation and records.

Must Have

• A successful commercial track record in procurement and the management of procurement and major contracts.
• Thorough knowledge of public sector procurement and purchasing, including The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and PA23.
• Experience of procurement frameworks and contracts.
• Experience of managing e-procurement portals and procurements, and/or dynamics purchasing systems.
• A consultative approach based on building positive relationships, but with ability to turn ideas into action and results.
• A good understanding of creating value and managing costs, whilst working in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• MCIPS qualified, progression towards the qualification, or demonstrable commercial experience in lieu of.

Nice to have / Will Strengthen Application

• Experience working in the social housing sector and leaseholder consultation processes.
• Experience working for or with a procurement consortium.
• Experience of other public sector procurement means such as OJEU, or digital frameworks such as G-Cloud.
• Experience of line managing direct reports
• MS Office proficiency.

As an individual you will be an excellent communicator, adept at liaising at all levels with a variety of stakeholders. You will also be highly analytical with a keen eye for problem solving and meticulous record keeping. This role is hybrid working, 3 days in the office in Birmingham and 2 working from home. This is an exciting time to join the organisation, and your contribution will certainly be felt, in return you will receive a very competitive salary and benefits package with a generous holiday allowance.

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