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Procurement Manager

Manchester Permanent £46,000 - £51,000 per year
  • Permanent Procurement Manager Opportunity
  • Offering up to £51,000 and flexible, hybrid working

About Our Client

The organisation are responsible for transport, bringing together everyone in the community and overall improving the lives of those in the community by connecting people and places. They believe in making travel affordable for everyone in the community. As well as making travel affordable, they are looking to cut air pollution created and play a strong part in the local communities Low Emission Strategy and Air Quality Action Plan. By 2040, the organisation plans to make travel in the local community accessible, affordable and easy to use for all.

Job Description

The key responsibilities for the Procurement Manager include:

  • Leading all procurement activities with a range of values predominantly in the IT and FM categories
  • Be responsible for leading all tendering activity through contracts and frameworks
  • Creatively identifying savings and service improvements across a broad spectrum
  • Identifying opportunities to reduce risks and increase commercial value
  • Providing informed challenges to existing procurement routes ensuring best value
  • Developing and reviewing tender documents in line with PCR2015
  • Analysing tender responses to deliver the best value option with minimal risk
  • Ensuring the best commercial offers and delivering robust contract management

The Successful Applicant

The successful Procurement Manager will:

  • Have experience currently working in the IT category
  • Have experience working in the public sector and in line with the public sector regulations
  • Have worked across a range of categories
  • Have experience of supplier management, building relationships for success
  • Have experience of developing and implementing commodity strategies
  • Relevant experience within a procurement department

What's on Offer

What is an offer for Procurement Manager:

  • Competitive salary of up to £51,000 per annum
  • Offering flexible, hybrid working
  • 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Employee recognition scheme
  • Volunteering opportunities
  • Free bus travel within Greater Manchester
  • Family friendly policies on Maternity, adoption and shared parental leave
Contact
Niamh Harding
Quote job ref
JN-112023-6235919
Phone number
+44 113 388 9052

Job summary

Job function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Indirect Procurement
Sector
Public Sector
Location
Manchester
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Niamh Harding
Consultant phone
+44 113 388 9052
Job reference
JN-112023-6235919