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Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager

Edward Mann Group

Posted 3 days ago, valid for 4 hours

Witham, Essex CM8 1UG

£40,000 - £44,000 per annum

Full Time

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The role of Procurement Manager is available with a leading Higher Education organization, offering a salary between £40,000 and £44,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package including 32 days of holiday.
The position is remote/hybrid, requiring one day a week in either Cambridge or Chelmsford.
Candidates should have public sector procurement experience and a track record in end-to-end procurement processes.
The role is suitable for Buyers or Procurement Officers looking to advance, as well as Procurement or Category Managers seeking new challenges.
Experience in indirect categories, specifically Estates, FM, and Professional Services, is preferred, with a minimum of 2-3 years of relevant experience.

Title: Procurement Manager

Location: Remote/Hybrid (1x day a week in Cambridge or Chelmsford)

Salary & Package: £40,000 - £44,000 + 32 days holiday (excluding Bank Holidays) + a further strong benefits package

Sea Global are delighted to be partnering with a leading Higher Education organisation, who are currently looking to recruit two Procurement Managers to join their fast-paced function. The University has a number of exciting projects in the pipeline, sitting across a number of key spend areas.

Procurement Manager - Estates/FM category focused
Procurement Manager - Generalist/Professional Services category focused

The function is currently well grounded within the business and has a lot of projects ready to go from day one. The Head of Procurement is looking for someone with public sector procurement experience. You will be working with a close knit team on exciting Estates/FM or Generalist/Professional Services projects.

This role would suit an Buyer / Procurement Officer looking to take a step up, or a Procurement / Category Manager who is looking for a fresh challenge! Please read on for more information:

Role & Responsibilities

End to end procurement, including tendering, sourcing and supplier / contract management
Develop existing relationships with stakeholders across the University, including department heads
Create tender and other procurement specifications including Frameworks
Create and implement strategic category plans across the desired categories

Experience & Requirements

Demonstrable track record within Indirect categories would be a huge benefit, specifically Estates, FM, and Professional Services but open to a range of categories
End to end procurement experience is essential
Experience within public procurement (PCR, Procurement Act, OJEU, UCR etc)
CIPS would be beneficial but not essential

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