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Procurement Manager

West Midlands Permanent £50,253 - £58,226 per year View Job Description
This permanent role is based in Midlands and focuses on leading a procurement team within the higher education sector. You will lead and manage the procurement process end to end, mentoring and leading the team throughout the process.
  • Procurement Manager on a permanent basis for a higher education provider.
  • Hybrid opportunity with 2 days onsite in Midlands paying £50,200 plus.

About Our Client

A leading higher education provider based in Midlands.

Job Description

  • Lead and manage a team of procurement professionals, providing support, direction and development.
  • Develop and implement category strategies that deliver value, compliance and innovation across key spend areas.
  • Manage multiple procurement projects and tenders concurrently, ensuring delivery against agreed timescales and objectives.
  • Lead end-to-end tender exercises, including specification development, procurement strategy, market engagement, tender management, evaluation and contract award.
  • Act as a trusted procurement advisor to faculties, departments and project teams, providing expert guidance on procurement processes and best practice.
  • Support major estates, construction, refurbishment and sustainability-related procurement activities.
  • Assess procurement risks and identify the most appropriate commercial and procurement approaches.
  • Build strong stakeholder relationships across academic and professional service areas, influencing decision-making and ensuring successful project outcomes.
  • Deputise for the Head of Procurement and represent the Procurement function at project boards, governance forums and key stakeholder meetings.
  • Support contract management and supplier performance activities, ensuring ongoing value delivery.
  • Contribute to the development of procurement policies, procedures and continuous improvement initiatives.

The Successful Applicant

You will be an experienced public sector procurement professional with a proven track record of delivering complex tenders and managing stakeholder relationships in a large and diverse organisation.

  • Significant experience delivering end-to-end public sector procurements and tenders.
  • Strong understanding of the Procurement Act 2023 and public procurement legislation.
  • Experience of category management and strategic sourcing.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple procurement projects simultaneously.
  • Experience leading, mentoring or managing procurement professionals.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with senior academics, professional services colleagues and suppliers.
  • Excellent commercial, analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently while contributing to wider organisational objectives.
  • MCIPS qualified or working towards qualification.
  • Experience within Higher Education or another complex public-sector environment.
  • Experience managing estates, construction, capital works or facilities-related procurements.
  • Familiarity with e-tendering systems and supplier relationship management.



What's on Offer

This role offers the opportunity to shape major procurement activity across a dynamic organisation, delivering projects that directly support teaching, research, sustainability and organisational transformation. You will work on high-profile procurements, influence strategic decision-making and play a key role in developing the future direction of the Procurement function.The role is paying £50,253 - £58,225 depending on experience. The role is hybrid with 2 days on-site in the Midlands.

Contact
Ashton Naar
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7082751
Phone number
+441132437744

Job summary

Job function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Indirect Procurement
Sector
Public Sector
Where
West Midlands
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ashton Naar
Consultant phone
+441132437744
Job reference
JN-082026-7082751