Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager

Location: Birmingham (2 days per week onsite)
Salary: £65k per annum
Duration: Temporary (2-year FTC)

One of our leading public sector clients is seeking a skilled and experienced Procurement Manager to join their team on a 2-year fixed-term contract. This role offers an excellent opportunity to manage end-to-end procurement activities, ensuring compliance with public sector regulations and driving cost efficiency.

Procurement Manager Key Responsibilities:

• Implement procurement best practices and deliver high-quality procurement services
• Manage end-to-end procurements via Framework Agreements and Find A Tender (where applicable)
• Oversee a range of procurement and contract-related activities, including change control and termination notices
• Identify and deliver cost savings and process efficiencies
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to manage procurement requirements
• Work with external suppliers to gather quotations, proposals, and other relevant information
• Maintain and update the Contracts Database and manage MI reporting
• Coordinate and manage the tender process, including document preparation, evaluation criteria, and outcome communication
• Support the Head of Procurement & Contracts in strategic procurement objectives
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and regulations, including PCR15 and PA23

Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong experience in end-to-end procurement, contract management, and supplier relations
• Knowledge of public sector procurement and regulatory frameworks (PCR15, PA23)
• Advanced IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Analytical skills, including spend analysis and contract data reporting
• Strong stakeholder management and customer service ethos
• MCIPS qualification (preferred)

Rewards & Benefits include:

• Our client is one of the leading firms in the country for promoting a strong work life balance for employees.
• 30 days annual leave + ability to buy extra leave
• 10% employer pension contribution
• Employee Assistance Programme (confidential counselling & work-life services)

If this role sounds like a good fit, and you can commit to 2 days per week onsite in Birmingham, please apply today!