Senior Procurement Manager - Public Sector & Contracts

Government Recruitment Service; West of England; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Government Recruitment Service is advertising a Procurement Manager role for the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) in Bristol. You will lead end-to-end procurement activities, develop robust tender documents, manage market engagement and evaluation, and ensure compliance with public procurement rules.

The role supports contract management and governance across multiple categories, with potential line management in the future.

Responsibilities

• Lead end to end procurement activity across a variety of categories including professional services, technology, operational services, and corporate requirements.
• Develop clear, robust tender documentation including specifications, evaluation criteria and contract terms.
• Manage market engagement, tendering, evaluation, moderation and contract award.
• Apply up to date knowledge of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Procurement Act 2023 and Cabinet Office commercial policy.
• Ensure appropriate use of government wide frameworks (e.g., GCA) and support sound route to market decisions.
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation and ensure complete audit trails.
• Provide timely and professional procurement advice to stakeholders across the agency.
• Support early engagement to shape requirements and challenge specifications to ensure competitive, compliant and value driven outcomes.

Job description

Government Recruitment Service is advertising a Procurement Manager role for the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) in Bristol. You will lead end-to-end procurement activities, develop robust tender documents, manage market engagement and evaluation, and ensure compliance with public procurement rules.

The role supports contract management and governance across multiple categories, with potential line management in the future.