Procurement Manager in Swindon

Salary up to £53,000 dependent on skills and experience, plus excellent benefits package.

Location: Swindon

About the job

As a Procurement Manager, you will lead a diverse portfolio of procurement projects across multiple spend categories, including professional services, stationery, catering, cleaning, facilities services and fuel. You will play a key role in supporting the procurement function throughout the organisation\’s transition to Public Ownership.

To succeed in this position, you will be an enthusiastic, self‑motivated individual with good interpersonal skills who can work both independently and within a wider multi‑functional stakeholder team.

Experience and qualifications

• PA23, Utilities or Public Contracts Regulations
• Contract negotiation
• Contract management
• E‑procurement knowledge

Responsibilities

• Leading sourcing strategies and competitive, PA23‑compliant tenders to deliver value for money
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Identifying opportunities to consolidate suppliers and rationalise contracts
• Supporting transition activities and complex regulated procurements
• Driving value through supplier relationship management and commercial negotiations

About You

Experience & skills required

• End‑to‑end tender management experience, including drafting, issuing and evaluation, in a PA23‑compliant public sector environment
• Proven post‑award contract and supplier relationship management experience
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective internal and external stakeholder relationships
• Highly organised with excellent time‑management skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Proactive in driving procurement projects and providing clear stakeholder updates
• Strong analytical and data management skills, with proficiency in MS Excel and Word.

Minimum requirements

• MCIPS qualified or working towards
• Previous experience in a procurement role within the public sector
• A basic understanding of contract law.

About the location

Base location is Milford House, Swindon. Part‑time hours over 30 hours a week would be considered. Please state in your application if this is required.

To Apply

For further information, please contact Julie Paget, Head of Procurement (Julie.Paget@gwr.com).

Please submit your application online via the internal FirstGroup careers website: https://internal-careers.firstgroup.co.uk/.

In case of technical difficulties when submitting your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at gwrrecruitment@gwr.com.

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