Lead a broad portfolio of multi-million-pound sourcing projects and act as the trusted procurement partner to senior stakeholders across TfGM. You will shape commercial strategies, challenge established routes to market and secure savings, service improvements, whole-life value and reduced risk from complex supplier arrangements.
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About Transport for Greater Manchester
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is the organisation helping to shape a more connected, sustainable and inclusive transport future for the city region. Its growing, multidisciplinary Commercial Services function brings together procurement, capital commercial, franchise and commercial delivery, corporate finance, supplier relationships, social value, governance and assurance. The team works with colleagues from the earliest idea and market engagement through sourcing, contract award, mobilisation and supplier performance.
This is not a procurement function operating at the edge of delivery. The team supports high-profile activity across the Bee Network, bus franchising, Metrolink, rail and station investment, fleet, technology, energy, active travel and public infrastructure. Procurement at TfGM helps secure the partners, operators, services, technology and infrastructure required to connect communities and improve millions of journeys, while also supporting good employment, local businesses, social value and carbon reduction.
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The opportunity
Commercial Services is where big ideas become real. In this role, your procurement expertise will help TfGM buy well, understand its markets, improve supplier relationships and secure sustainable value for customers, communities, taxpayers and the environment. You will work with senior stakeholders and operational teams across the organisation, with the opportunity to influence how requirements are shaped and how suppliers deliver.
Key responsibilities
· Lead end-to-end procurement and tendering activity through to final commercial arrangement, contract or framework sign-off, including multi-million-pound projects.
· Develop, critique and implement sourcing and commodity strategies based on organisational need, supply-market insight and commercial risk.
· Create complex tender documentation, ...
Senior Procurement Manager employer: Michael Page Procurement & Supply Chain Careers
As a Quality Manager at our growing SME manufacturing business in Deeside, you'll thrive in a supportive work culture that prioritises employee development and continuous improvement. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and the unique opportunity to lead a dedicated quality team while driving impactful changes in our ISO 9001:2015 certified environment. Join us to make a meaningful contribution to our success and advance your career in a dynamic industry.
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