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Assistant Procurement Manager

Assistant Procurement Manager

InvitISE Ltd

Posted a month ago, valid for 5 days

Chelmsford, Essex CM3 4SX, England

Full Time

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We are looking for a Procurement Assistant Manager for a Local Government client in Essex on a 12-month fixed-term contract with a salary range of £34,000 to £40,300 per annum.
The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring 1-2 days in the office in Chelmsford and occasional travel to Brentwood and Rochford.
Candidates should have public sector procurement experience, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and knowledge of category management.
An understanding of public procurement regulations and reforms is essential, along with being MCIPS certified or working towards it.
The role includes delivering sourcing projects across various categories, with benefits such as 27 days of leave, a LGPS pension, flexible hours, and CPD support.

We are seeking a Procurement Assistant Manager for our Local Government client based in Essex on an initial 12-month FTC (strong potential for extension), paying £34,00 to £40,300 per annum + flexible working.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid - 1-2 days in the office (Chelmsford), occasional travel to Brentwood / Rochford.

Required Skills:

• Public sector procurement/tendering experience

• Strong stakeholder engagement

• Category management knowledge

• Understanding of public procurement regs/reforms

• MCIPS or working towards (or equivalent experience)

The Role:

• Deliver sourcing projects across multiple categories

• Roles available across Sustainable Growth, Housing, and District/Borough procurement

Benefits:

• 27 days leave + BH

• LGPS pension

• Flexible hours

• CPD support incl. MCIPS

Interested? Please apply below.

Keywords: Procurement, Public Sector, Assistant Manager, Category Management, Tendering, Housing, Sustainable Growth,

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