At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead procurement projects and mentor a small team in a dynamic public sector environment.
- Company: Join a supportive public sector organisation with a focus on collaboration.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working hours, a potential 4-day week, and a competitive salary.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a flexible and engaging workplace.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in public procurement while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in public sector procurement and strong stakeholder management skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
The Organisation
Nigel Wright Group has been appointed exclusively to support a Public Sector organisation with the appointment of a Procurement Manager.
The Procurement Manager will manage and mentor 1-2 team members and will need to be office-based in the Durham area c2-3 days per week. The client will also consider a 4-day working week and offers flexible working and flexitime!
The Role
The opportunities would suit an experienced Procurement Manager from within the Public Sector, with a proven track record in managing a broad category portfolio, supporting and guiding multifunctional stakeholders across multiple sites.
- A proven track record in Public Sector procurement, having managed large, complex procurement projects
- Excellent stakeholder engagement/management, relationship-building and negotiation skills
- An understanding of the Procurement Act 2023
- Prior experience of mentoring and managing more junior team members
- Strengths in spend analysis, project management
- CIPS qualified desirable not essential
We think you need these skills to ace Remote Procurement Manager in Chelmsford
Public Sector Procurement
Stakeholder Engagement
Relationship-Building
Negotiation Skills
Procurement Act 2023
Mentoring
Team Management
