Job Title: Assistant Procurement Manager
Salary: £ 34, 266-40,313
Duration: Fixed-term contract of 12 months (likely to be extended)
Working Arrangement: Full-time, Hybrid (once a week on-site)
Location: Essex and remote.
On behalf of our public sector client, Panoramic Associates is seeking multiple Assistant Procurement Managers to join one of the largest public sector procurement teams in the UK.
My client offers flexible working, with no set start and finish times, 27 days annual leave, Local gov pension scheme, and great training and career progression opportunities.
The vacancies:
Assistant Procurement Manager- generalist
Assistant Procurement Manager- Social value and Sustainability
Assistant Procurement Manager- housing/construction
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with the development and implementation of category strategies, aligning to commissioning and commercial objectives.
- Develop and implement approaches and solutions to complex procurements to drive cost savings and efficiency.
- Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Take a proactive approach to managing suppliers to ensure performance standards set out in contracts and manage risks effectively.
- Lead on projects and tenders, ensuring compliance with public sector regulations and legislation.
- Take a continuous improvement approach to identify and deliver on ongoing changes whilst leading on contract negotiation and commercial changes to ensure contracts consistently meet business needs.
- Provide advice and support to stakeholders.
Essential Criteria:
- CIPS, working towards, equivalent or evidence of CPD.
- Strong public sector regulation knowledge, including the Procurement Act 2023.
- Experience of a category management approach in procurement.
- Experience leading and delivering on multiple tenders In public sector regulations
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience delivering on social value objectives and/or in the construction/housing categories.
If you are interested in any of these opportunities, please submit your CV!
