Strategic Public Sector Procurement Lead

CPS Group (UK) Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

CPS Group (UK) Limited in Manchester seeks a Senior Procurement Manager to drive ICT/technology and indirect procurement strategies. You will lead tenders, ITTs, and mini-competitions, coordinating with stakeholders to shape major sourcing initiatives and deliver tangible value.

The role emphasizes strategic influence, cost savings, and compliant governance across high-value projects, with travel to London monthly from the Manchester base.

Qualifications

• Public sector procurement experience with PCR 2015 and Procurement Act 2023.
• Led tenders, ITTs and mini-competitions under framework agreements.
• Experience delivering cost savings and commercial benefits.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement projects from strategy through contract implementation.
• Manage ITTs, tenders and mini-competitions under Framework Agreements.
• Provide commercial advice and negotiate with suppliers to secure savings and efficiencies.
• Ensure procurement activity complies with current public procurement legislation.

Skills

Public sector experience

Procurement strategy

Tender management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

MCIPS (or part-qualified)

eTendering platforms

Education

MCIPS qualification (or part-qualified)

Tools

Jaggaer

BravoSolution

Atamis

In-Tend

Proactis

Delta eSourcing

ProContract

Job description

CPS Group (UK) Limited in Manchester seeks a Senior Procurement Manager to drive ICT/technology and indirect procurement strategies. You will lead tenders, ITTs, and mini-competitions, coordinating with stakeholders to shape major sourcing initiatives and deliver tangible value.

The role emphasizes strategic influence, cost savings, and compliant governance across high-value projects, with travel to London monthly from the Manchester base.