We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Northampton to assist with the appointment of a Procurement Manager, on a 3-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £24.08 - £30.57 per hour

Summary:

Procurement Manager will work closely with service managers and senior stakeholders to deliver compliant, value-for-money procurement solutions that support the Council's corporate objectives while ensuring adherence to procurement legislation and best practice.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage end-to-end procurement projects, including procurement strategies, tender documentation, evaluation processes, and contract awards.
• Develop procurement strategies that align with Council priorities, ensuring value for money, commercial sustainability, and effective risk management.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with the Public Contracts Regulations, Procurement Act requirements, Council Contract Procedure Rules, and relevant legislation.
• Build strong business partnerships with service areas to identify procurement requirements and develop forward procurement plans.
• Influence contract specifications and evaluation criteria to maximise service outcomes while reducing costs and mitigating risks.
• Monitor supplier markets, identify opportunities for supplier development and rationalisation, and promote competition.

Qualification:

• Degree and/or holds (or is working towards) full Professional Membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (MCIPS).

Essentials:

• Significant experience managing complex public sector procurement projects.
• Strong knowledge of procurement legislation, governance, and compliance.
• Experience developing procurement strategies and delivering value-for-money outcomes.
• Excellent negotiation, commercial, and analytical skills.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management abilities.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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