Procurement Manager

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD

Job Location:

Northampton - UK

Monthly Salary: £ 31 - 31

Experience Required: 4-5years

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

4 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to join the Corporate Finance and Procurement Team within Strategic Finance.

The postholder will provide strategic procurement advice and commercial leadership across Council services ensuring compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and best practice.

This role plays a critical part in supporting the Councils corporate priorities by delivering value for money contracts driving innovation and managing end-to-end procurement cycles across a variety of complex and high-value projects (typically 100K).

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

Provide strategic procurement guidance and expert advice to senior officers and directors to enable delivery of efficient compliant and high-quality contracts.

Lead and manage procurement projects across diverse categories ensuring all activity aligns with the Councils corporate plan procurement policy and governance framework.

Design and manage tender documentation evaluation criteria and procurement project plans from inception through to contract award.

Research benchmark and implement innovative procurement solutions to drive value for money sustainability and social value outcomes.

Advise on complex commercial and legislative risks while promoting effective supplier relationship management.

Develop and maintain positive stakeholder relationships across services ensuring early engagement to forecast procurement requirements.

Monitor market trends and commercial factors to inform contract strategies and category management.

Ensure compliance with Contract Procedure Rules (CPRs) Public Contracts Regulations and Procurement Act 2023 (PA23).

Support and influence continuous improvement initiatives within the Strategic Finance and Procurement team.

Skills/Experience:

Proven experience managing multiple complex procurement projects within a large public sector organisation.

Strong working knowledge of procurement management techniques e-procurement systems and contract management processes.

In-depth understanding of Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Act 2023 with the ability to ensure compliant and efficient procurement activity.

Excellent negotiation influencing and stakeholder management skills at all levels including engagement with senior officers and suppliers.

Commercial acumen with the ability to analyse markets identify opportunities and deliver cost-effective solutions.

Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain complex issues clearly and persuasively.

High level of organisation and problem-solving ability with experience managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Proficiency in Office 365 including Teams OneDrive and SharePoint.

Additional Information:

Educated to degree level and/or MCIPS-qualified (or working towards).

Hours: 37 hours per week (MondayFriday 9:0017:30).

Location: One Angel Square Northampton flexible hybrid working (minimum three days remote).

Client: West Northamptonshire Council Strategic Finance and Procurement.

Reports to: Procurement Business Partner (People Services and Resources).

Required Skills:

Proven experience managing multiple complex procurement projects within a large public sector organisation. Strong working knowledge of procurement management techniques e-procurement systems and contract management -depth understanding of Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Act 2023 with the ability to ensure compliant and efficient procurement activity. Excellent negotiation influencing and stakeholder management skills at all levels including engagement with senior officers and suppliers. Commercial acumen with the ability to analyse markets identify opportunities and deliver cost-effective solutions. Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain complex issues clearly and persuasively. High level of organisation and problem-solving ability with experience managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in Office 365 including Teams OneDrive and SharePoint.

Required Education:

Educated to degree level and/or MCIPS-qualified (or working towards).

4 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to join the Corporate Finance and Procurement Team within Strategic Finance. The postholder will provide strategic procurement advice and commercial leadership acro...