Procurement Manager

Oldham, Lancashire
Service Care Solutions – Construction
A client within the Public Sector based in Greater Manchester is currently recruiting for a Procurement Manager to join their Commercial Procurement Unit as soon as possible. The client is offering a full-time, temporary position on an ongoing basis with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority within a procurement and commercial environment.The RoleKey purpose of the role is to provide expert procurement support and advice across the organisation, lead the implementation of the Procurement Act 2023, and support the delivery of value-for-money outcomes for the Council.Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Coordinate the transition from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 to the Procurement Act 2023.
• Provide strategic procurement advice to stakeholders and legal services.
• Lead on updates to procurement templates and processes to ensure compliance with legislative changes.
• Mentor and guide category staff, promoting procurement best practice.
• Undertake complex procurement exercises where required and support pipeline planning.
• Represent the Council in external meetings and promote collaboration across Greater Manchester authorities.

The CandidateTo be considered for this role, you will require:

• Full membership of CIPS or similar professional procurement qualification.
• Extensive experience delivering procurement strategies within a public sector setting.
• In-depth knowledge of UK procurement legislation, including PCR 2015 and Procurement Act 2023.

The below skills would be beneficial for the role:

• Experience of delivering training or mentoring within procurement teams.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Experience implementing and monitoring social value within contracts.

The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such is offering £350 – £400 per day Umbrella DOE (approx. £250 – 300 per day PAYE).How to ApplyIf this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to .uk or call Amy at Service Care Construction on to discuss the vacancy in more detail.Also, if this role is not of interest to you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as we cover all construction-related vacancies across the region.Referral BonusIf this role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details or forward this advert to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.