Procurement Manager

Reference: 4831362Job ID: 5416434Posted: 2026-10-28Closing date: 2027-01-26Location: ManchesterSalary: 54,000 - 55,000 (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full time / Flexible workingIndustry: Government & Public Services / ProcurementCompany: HaysConsultant: Joshua CapleHays office: Manchester — 5th Floor, City Tower, Piccadilly PlazaPhone: 01612286422Email: joshua.caple@hays.comYour new companyI am supporting a rapidly growing public-sector organisation in Greater Manchester to help them recruit a Procurement Manager into their team.

This is a brand new position within the structure and reports directly to the CFO, so this is a genuinely exciting opportunity to get stuck into. Your new roleThe Procurement Manager will have both an operational and strategic responsibility, meaning you will be delivering compliant sourcing / procurement activity under the Procurement Act 2023, whilst also writing procurement policies and processes to be rolled out to stakeholders across the organisation.

The role will cover all areas/categories of spend, giving you great variety day-to-day, and will entail direct awards and mini competitions through frameworks, as well as full open market tender processes, depending on the circumstances.

You will strive to deliver value for money for the organisation and ensure that risk is managed throughout the supply chain. You will devise the organisation's procurement strategy and will communicate this to a variety of stakeholder groups, including Finance, IT, and Operations.

As the Procurement Manager, you will be the organisation's main point of contact for any procurement queries, and you will also develop and manage the organisation's contract register to ensure strong commercial outcomes.

What you'll need to succeedDemonstrable experience working in a public-sector or non-profit sector procurement role, with an extensive knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23)Experience of leading tender processes from cradle-to-grave / end-to-end without supervisionAbility to choose the best procurement route to market which delivers the best value for money and commercial outcomes, whether it's through frameworks or open market tendersExperience of devising and implementing procurement strategiesCIPS Level 4 qualified as a minimumStrong stakeholder engagement and communication skillsSupplier relationship management and contract management skillsWhat you'll get in returnA competitive starting salary of 54,000 - 55,000 depending on relevant experience26 days holiday + 4 extra days over Christmas/New Year period, + bank holidaysLocal government pension schemeFlexible workingWhilst there is not a formal hybrid working option included, this organisation is super flexible and accommodating where requiredEmployee Assistance Programme The opportunity to build up the Procurement function from scratch and make a genuine impactWhat 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.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #4831362 - Joshua Caple

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