Procurement Manager

Overview

Two Procurement Manager roles available in the East of England (Peterborough).Department: Specialist Lead. SL1. Post Type: Permanent. Working Pattern: Full Time. Salary: £49,500 - £60,500. Location: Head Office – CITB, Sand Martin House, Bittern Way, Fletton Quays, Peterborough, PE2 8TY.Responsibilities

Act as a category specialist in HR/IT/Marketing, providing expert knowledge to the Commercial and Contracts team and advising on the most effective procurement approaches for goods and services.Develop and implement procurement strategies and manage the full procurement process, including market research, issuing tenders via the procurement platform, collating responses, communicating with suppliers, and feeding back to bidders while supporting final contract development.Collaborate with the Commercial and Contract Manager to ensure briefs and specifications are correct, participate in evaluation briefings and consensus meetings, and ensure final contracts are appropriate.Publish all notices in line with Public Procurement Regulations.Ensure procurement activities are completed in a timely manner in support of the organisation''s needs.Ensure compliance with Public Procurement Regulations and CITB policies in all procurement activities.Manage the lifecycle of contracts, monitor end dates, and allow sufficient time for the procurement process.Maintain and update contractual information on the contract platform.Essential experience

Excellent communication skills to influence outcomes and clarify expectations.Strong analytical abilities to evaluate information and support decision-making.Proven experience in various procurement approaches within the public sector.In-depth knowledge of procurement principles, practices, and EU frameworks.Understanding of cross-functional business integration to support company-wide objectives.Desirable experience

Public Procurement experience.MCIPS.TPP accreditation.For full details, please refer to the Role Profile.Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidaysAdditional 3 days Christmas shutdownGenerous pension scheme (up to 9% employer contribution)Life assurance (4x salary)2 paid volunteering days per year24/7 GP ServicesEmployee Assistance ProgrammeWhy Join CITB

CITB plays a crucial role in supporting the construction sector and its people. We invest in skills, training, and workforce development to ensure a strong future for UK construction. By joining our team, you’ll work with passionate professionals on meaningful projects that impact people and communities across the nation.Closing Date

Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the stated closing date. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis; therefore, early applications are encouraged to avoid disappointment.Contact and additional information

For general queries regarding your application, please contact our customer contact services at CITB-recruitment-enquiries@gov.sscl.com or 0345 241 5364.Required Qualification

Educated to degree level with relevant professional ..... full job details .....