Procurement Manager

This is an excellent opportunity for a Procurement Manager to oversee procurement operations within the public sector, ensuring compliance and efficiency. This role requires a strong understanding of procurement processes.

Client Details

The purpose of the organisation is to serve the public interest and support UK economic growth by upholding high standards of corporate governance, corporate reporting, audit and actuarial work.

Description

• Implement procurement best practice to deliver high-quality, compliant and value-focused procurement services for the organisation.
• Manage a range of end-to-end procurement exercises, including the use of Framework Agreements and/or Find a Tender where applicable.
• Manage a portfolio of procurement and contract-related activity, including change control and Notices of Termination.
• Identify and deliver cost savings, process efficiencies and procurement improvements, including contributing to technology solutions that enhance team processes and reporting.
• Work with internal stakeholders to understand business needs, provide procurement advice and support effective delivery of procurement activity.
• Engage with external suppliers to obtain information, quotations, proposals and other procurement-related inputs.
• Maintain and report on data within the organisations Contracts Database, ensuring information supports effective management information reporting.
• Design, coordinate and manage tender processes, including preparing tender documents, capturing expressions of interest, managing Q&A, developing evaluation criteria and methodology, and communicating outcomes.
• Support the Head of Procurement & Contracts in delivering the strategic objectives of the procurement function.
• Share knowledge and good practice across the procurement team to support consistency, learning and continuous improvement.
• Undertake other procurement, commercial or contract-related activities that are appropriate to the role, skills and level of responsibility.
• Manage procurement and contract-related activity across the role''s portfolio.

Profile

A successful Procurement Manager should have:

• Strong experience of end-to-end procurement activity, including reviewing applicable terms and conditions and supporting compliant commercial decision-making.
• Sound knowledge and experience of public sector procurement, including pre-market engagement, sourcing, contract management and supplier management.
• Good understanding of the professional, legal and regulatory environment in which the procurement function operates, including PCR15 and PA23.
• Ability to build effective relationships with colleagues, suppliers and stakeholders, with a strong customer-service ethos.
• Ability to apply procurement requirements in a practical and proportionate way, using sound judgement to support effective outcomes.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret information and apply sound judgement.
• Ability to manage workload effectively.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to review information accurately and identify issues that may require further consideration.
• Excellent IT, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain procurement requirements clearly to a range of audiences.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from -52,400 per annum.
• 30 days annual leave, ability to buy extra leave.
• Generous employer pension contribution of 10%.
• Staff Employee Assistance Programme including confidential counselling and work life services.
• The opportunity to save at least 25% on the purchase of a new bike through the Cycle to work scheme.

If you are an experienced Procurement Manager seeking an exciting role in Birmingham within the public sector, we encourage you to apply today.