Procurement Manager - Public Sector
The rewards
- £55,000 - £65,000 per year
- Hybrid working — 3 days per week in the office
- Pension scheme — employees can join one of 3 contributory pension schemes
- 28 days annual leave with option to buy or sell
- Travel subsidies of up to 75% on rail or underground season tickets
- Free counselling services, childcare vouchers, and volunteer leave
The role of Procurement Manager:
- Manage procurement processes to ensure compliance with public sector regulations and company policies
- Develop and implement procurement strategies to achieve cost savings and operational efficiency
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure quality and reliability
- Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers to achieve best value
- Monitor supplier performance and address issues to maintain service levels
- Analyse market trends and supplier pricing to inform procurement decisions
- Collaborate with internal departments to understand and meet procurement needs
- Prepare and present reports on procurement activities to senior stakeholders
The ideal Procurement Manager:
- Deep sourcing experience with a demonstrable track record of savings delivery
- Demonstrable negotiation and dispute resolution skills
- Experience in contract law and financial management
- Experience driving value from complex sourcing opportunities
- Experienced with agile cross-functional collaborative working methods
- Proven ability to use direct and indirect influencing strategies
- Problem-solving experience with complex sourcing challenges
