Strategic Public Sector Procurement Lead

Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA); West of England; On-site; GBP 39,816 - 48,665; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension contribution of 28.97%

25 days annual leave plus holidays

Access to employee discount portal

Career development opportunities

24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working options

Job summary

A government agency in the UK seeks a motivated Procurement Manager. In this role, you will lead procurement activities, develop tender documentation, and manage contract processes, ensuring compliance with public regulations. Successful candidates will have experience in end-to-end procurement and stakeholder management skills. The position offers varied responsibilities and opportunities for professional development, with a competitive salary and substantial benefits including a generous pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience delivering end‑to‑end procurement in the public sector.
• Experience developing tender packs and supporting evaluation processes.
• Working knowledge of Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities across categories.
• Develop tender documentation with evaluation criteria.
• Manage market engagement and tendering processes.

Skills

End-to-end procurement delivery

Tender documentation development

Public Contracts Regulations knowledge

Organisational skills

Stakeholder management

E-procurement systems proficiency

Education

CIPS/MCIPS or working towards

Tools

Microsoft Office Applications

Job description

A government agency in the UK seeks a motivated Procurement Manager. In this role, you will lead procurement activities, develop tender documentation, and manage contract processes, ensuring compliance with public regulations. Successful candidates will have experience in end-to-end procurement and stakeholder management skills. The position offers varied responsibilities and opportunities for professional development, with a competitive salary and substantial benefits including a generous pension scheme.