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Procurement Manager

Job Posted: 15 days ago

Salary: £ 44,241 - 44,241 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: CV10, Higham on the Hill, Leicestershire

Expire in: 12 days

Job Description

Procurement Manager

Vehicle Certification Agency

Apply before 11:55 pm on Monday 6th April 2026

📍 Location: Bristol, Nuneaton (Hybrid)

💷 Salary: £44,241 - A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

🕘️ Contract Type: Permanent– Flexible working, Full-time

🏆️ Available Positions: 1

The Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) is seeking a motivated Procurement Manager to help establish and develop its new Commercial function. Working with VCA and the Department for Transport teams, you will impart expert pre-procurement advice, undertaking procurements, supports contract management, contributes to commercial governance, and works closely with internal stakeholders and the Department for Transport (DfT) Commercial team to ensure value for money and strong commercial outcomes.

Top Responsibilities

  * Lead end to end procurement activity across a variety of categories including professional services, technology, operational services, and corporate requirements.

  * Develop clear, robust tender documentation including specifications, evaluation criteria and contract terms.

  * Manage market engagement, tendering, evaluation, moderation and contract award.

  * Apply up to date knowledge of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Procurement Act 2023 and Cabinet Office commercial policy.

  * Ensure appropriate use of government wide frameworks (e.g., CCS) and support sound route to market decisions.

  * Maintain accurate procurement documentation and ensure complete audit trails.

  * Provide timely and professional procurement advice to stakeholders across the agency.

  * Support early engagement to shape requirements and challenge specifications to ensure competitive, compliant and value driven outcomes.

Benefits

  * Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here

  * 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave).

  * 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.

  * Access to the staff discount portal.

  * Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.

  * 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.

  * Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

About You

To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:

  * Demonstrable experience delivering end‑to‑end procurement in the public sector.

  * Experience developing tender packs and supporting evaluation processes.

  * Working knowledge of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023 (or completion of training modules ahead of its implementation).

  * Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple competing priorities.

  * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to challenge and influence.

  * Proficiency in e‑procurement systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Additional Information

CIPS/MCIPS (or working towards).

How to Apply

👉 Read the full description and apply at CS Jobs using the link provided.

This vacancy closes at 23:55 on Monday 6th April 2026

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