Role: Procurement Manager

Location: Manchester

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000

Castlefield Recruitment are currently recruiting a Procurement Manager position for a Public Sector organisation in Manchester. The role is hybrid and operates a flexible working policy with site shutdown at Christmas.

The Role:

• Responsible for strategic procurement projects across a range of categories
• Ensure all procurement activity is in line with relevant legislation
• Develop and maintain the contracts register
• Work with key stakeholders to develop new cost saving strategies
• Produce high quality tender documentation in line with Public Sector regulations
• Develop and shape strategies, policies, processes and systems
• Manage the procurement team and act as the key escalation point for any issues or queries

The Person:

• MCIPS qualified or working towards
• Previous experience with Public Sector procurement
• Staff management
• Great communication skills with proven ability of developing supplier relationships