Manager Procurement jobs in United Kingdom

Job Description

This job is with Mace, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the + business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

The Project:
Be a part of our cost and commercial consultancy business that spans our five global hubs, where you can oversee work for world leading organisations across the public and private sectors.

Our procurement and supply chain team work very closely with our clients to implement a best practice and responsible procurement and supply chain pathway to contract award in managing the full procurement process and supply chain integration.

Public sector procurement expertise is a key service offering being developed in line with our responsible business objectives, to ensure our strategic advice to our clients is accurate and in-depth.

We offer agile working from any of our core UK offices which includes London, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Bristol and Winchester.

Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

• Safety first - Going home safe and well
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise
• Integrity - Always do the right thing
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel

Supporting the strategic commercial delivery head of procurement deployment with adopting a centralised system of understanding and influence over global practice and regional and sector support.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Assessing global procurement and supply chain management activity to determine best practice to form the “Mace Way” standard approaches that serve as baselines for project utilisation including but not limited to: -
• Procurement management plans,
• Procurement bid strategies, and tender processes.
• Alternatives and options for contract negotiations.
• Supply chain performance management and market intelligence.
• Contract commercial management and arrangements.
• Procurement and supply chain process and policy advice.
• Supply chain management innovation and industry best practice.
• Providing discipline-specific advice and support to regions and sectors.
• Developing and maintaining proactive and positive relationships with all key stakeholders.

You’ll need to have:

• Excellent understanding of private and public procurement regulations and practices.
• You are digitally savvy, can build lasting client relationships and lead strong, motivated teams.
• Construction or project management background and be hungry to grow your career and enjoy the opportunities Mace has to offer.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

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