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Procurement Manager

Job Posted: 12 days ago

Salary: £ 21.17 - 21.17 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Brighton, East Sussex

Expire in: 16 days

Job Description

Strategic Procurement Manager

Location: Hove, BN3
Working Pattern: Hybrid
Rate: £21.17 per hour
Contract: August - November 2026
Hours: 37 hours per week
DBS Required /Housing Experience EssentialWe are currently recruiting for an experienced Strategic Procurement Manager to support a leading local authority procurement function within the Housing sector.

This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional with significant experience in housing-related procurement, public sector tendering, and commercial project delivery. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing and delivering strategic procurement plans, leading complex tenders, and driving value for money across major spend areas.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of strategic procurement plans and complex procurement projects.
Manage large-scale tendering exercises and commercial initiatives from inception through to contract award.
Advise senior stakeholders on the most appropriate procurement and market engagement strategies.
Drive value for money, commercial innovation, and service improvement across housing-related spend areas.
Ensure compliance with Public Procurement Regulations, council policies, and governance requirements.
Promote and embed Social Value, Environmental Sustainability, and Modern Slavery considerations within procurement activity.
Build effective relationships with internal departments, suppliers, partners, and elected members.
Lead and support procurement staff, providing coaching, guidance, and professional development.Essential Requirements

Significant procurement experience within Housing environments (essential).
Strong experience managing complex procurement and tendering projects.
Extensive knowledge of public sector procurement legislation, including PCR 2015 and Procurement Act 2023.
Experience operating within public sector governance frameworks.
Degree-level qualification, CIPS Level 5 (or equivalent experience) preferred.If you have the housing procurement experience, commercial expertise, and leadership skills, we'd love to hear from you.

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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