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Procurement Manager

Reed
Posted 10 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Uxbridge, Buckinghamshire UB8 1DH, England

Salary

£70,000 - £84,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

Sonic Summary

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  • The Procurement Manager position offers a competitive salary along with excellent benefits, including a generous pension scheme and annual leave entitlement.
  • Candidates must have a proven background in public sector procurement, with at least several years of experience in running formal tenders.
  • This role involves managing a wide range of indirect procurement categories and requires strong stakeholder relationship-building skills.
  • The position is based in North Surrey and includes a hybrid working option, allowing two days of remote work each week.
  • A driving license is essential for attending regular offsite meetings as part of the responsibilities for this role.

Procurement Manager

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary with excellent benefits including generous pension scheme and annual leave entitlement 
  • Involvement in a wide range of procurement activities with strategic importance
  • Work in a supportive team environment, with excellent opportunities for professional development 
  • Hybrid working option (2 days working from home)

The role:

  • This is an opportunity to join a successful organisation based North Surrey (easy access from M25).   We are seeking a Procurement Manager with previous public sector background who is experienced in running formal tenders and has excellent stakeholder relationship building skills.  Driving license essential to be able to attend regular offsite meetings.  

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Take responsibility for formal tendering and purchasing for broad range of indirect categories 
  • Develop and improve market knowledge for these categories
  • Identify innovation opportunities for adding value, improving service and delivering savings
  • Manage supplier relationships and contracts
  • Provide expert procurement advice and guidance 
  • Undertake analysis and interpreting data to contribute to procurement strategy

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Proven experience in public sector procurement and contract management
  • Strong understanding of formal tendering processes and public procurement regulations
  • Excellent relationship management skills, with the ability to manage supplier and stakeholder relationships effectively
  • Ability to analyse and interpret data to inform procurement strategies
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.