Procurement Manager

Michael Page • Permanent • Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom • £50.25k - £58.23k / year • 1d ago

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.

Client Details

A leading higher education provider based in Midlands.

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.

Profile

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.

Job 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.

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