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  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Keynsham
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Procurement
  • Industry

    Government & Public Services
  • Pay

    £52,413 - £57,864

Procurement Manager | Public Sector | Up to £56k | Twice per Month in Office

Your new company

We're partnered with a public sector organisation in the South West to recruit a Procurement Manager to lead on complex procurement initiatives and value for money and compliance. With a strong focus on innovation, compliance, and continuous improvement, this organisation offers a collaborative environment where your expertise will make a real impact.


Your new role

As Procurement Manager, you’ll act as the lead advisor on procurement strategy, frameworks, and policy. You’ll manage high-value contracts, provide expert guidance to senior stakeholders, and represent the organisation at regional and national forums. The role also involves leading improvement projects, shaping procurement objectives, and delivering training to internal teams and partners.

You'll be assigned to one of three category areas based on your previous skills and experience. These service areas are the following:

  • Professional Services (IT, Finance, HR, Legal & Estates)
  • Communities (Capital, Heritage, Place, Waste, Fleet & Housing)
  • People Services (Social Care, Health & Education)

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading procurement strategy and complex contract management.
  • Manage end-to-end procurement for a set of indirect categories, ranging from call offs to tenders
  • Advising senior officers and influencing strategic decisions.
  • Driving innovation and best practice across procurement processes.
  • Ensuring procurements are run in line with public regulations (PA23)
  • Working closely with budget holders to advise on procurement approach and best practice
  • Designing and delivering procurement training programmes.

What you'll need to succeed

  • MCIPS qualified or equivalent working experience
  • In-depth knowledge of public sector procurement regulations and frameworks such as PA23, TPP training would be highly desirable
  • Proven experience managing complex procurement projects and influencing senior stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • A proactive and strategic mindset with the ability to drive change.

What you'll get in return

  • A competitive salary of £52,413 - £57,864
  • Flexible hybrid working arrangements, once per fortnight in office with adhoc travel
  • Access to the local government pension scheme, competitive holiday allowance and a wide range of benefits

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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