Procurement Manager

at  One Point Recruitment Ltd

Join Our Client’s Team as a Procurement Manager
Position: Procurement Manager
Location: Grimsby
Salary: £237.32 per day
Shift: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Temporary Position, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate)
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: Friday, 18 Jul 2025

ABOUT OUR CLIENT:

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Procurement and Contracts Category Manager to join a forward-thinking public sector organisation. This temporary role offers the chance to make a significant impact by providing high-quality, cost-effective procurement and contract management support. You will play a key role in delivering robust practices to maximise value and efficiency. There is potential for the position to become permanent based on performance and organisational needs.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Expertise in managing tenders, contract negotiations, and supplier engagements.
• Experience monitoring and managing strategic, large-value contracts.
• Familiarity with diverse services in complex organisations, including partnerships.
• Strong grasp of current procurement practices, legislative requirements, and electronic tendering systems.
• Understanding of strategic contract management and local authority financial controls.
• Strategic thinker with problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to analyse complex situations and provide clear, actionable recommendations.
• Project management expertise with a focus on driving change and improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Full membership by examination of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS) or equivalent.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

• Lead procurement activities for the ICT and Professional Services categories.
• Provide strategic direction and leadership to ensure compliance with Public Contract Regulations and internal policies.
• Offer expert advice and guidance to service areas on procurement and contract management, ensuring adherence to procedures, sustainability, and social value objectives.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, promoting best practices in procurement.
• Support high-value, complex procurement projects, ensuring clarity of outcomes and effective performance measures.
• Assist in maintaining the Procurement Pipeline and advancing procurement-related policy and strategy.