Procurement Manager

Job Purpose

As a Procurement Manager, you will lead end-to-end procurement projects, ensuring compliance with public procurement legislation, including the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23).

You will develop procurement strategies, manage framework agreements and provide strategic procurement support, delivering value for money and effective contract management across the organisation.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end procurement processes, including the development and delivery of framework agreements.
• Manage procurement projects from initial planning through tendering, evaluation and contract award.
• Provide strategic procurement advice and guidance to service managers and senior stakeholders.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23), relevant legislation and organisational procedures.
• Develop procurement strategies, tender documentation, specifications and evaluation criteria.
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiations and commercial arrangements.
• Support the People and Resources procurement business partner team.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, achieve cost savings and deliver value for money.
• Conduct market research and benchmarking to identify suitable suppliers and procurement solutions.
• Manage procurement project plans, identifying risks, issues, budgets and delivery timescales.
• Advise stakeholders on procurement regulations, contract procedures and social value requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance and support effective commercial contract management.
• Work collaboratively with service areas to identify future procurement requirements.
• Balance competing priorities while ensuring continuity of supply and minimising commercial and legislative risks.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and ensure effective use of procurement systems.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers and senior management.

Essential Experience Required

• MCIPS qualification is essential.
• Significant experience working within procurement management.
• Previous experience working within a Local Authority is essential.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23).
• Proven experience managing end-to-end public sector procurement processes.
• Experience managing framework agreements and complex procurement projects.
• Strong understanding of public procurement regulations and legislation.
• Knowledge of Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015).
• Experience developing procurement strategies, tender documents and evaluation processes.
• Strong contract and supplier management experience.
• Experience managing procurement projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent negotiation and commercial management skills.
• Ability to deliver value for money and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver projects within agreed deadlines.
• Strong understanding of procurement compliance, commercial risks and contract procedures.
• Experience using e-procurement systems and Microsoft Office 365.

Additional Information to Note

Contract Duration: 3 months.

Working Hours: 37 hours per week.

Location: Northampton.

Working Arrangement: Hybrid – predominantly remote working.

Office Attendance: 1 day per week in the office.

Interview Process: Online interview via Microsoft Teams.

Application: Apply ASAP.

Payment Schedule: We work on a bi-weekly payment schedule.