Senior Procurement Manager - London, United Kingdom - BPIC Network

Description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Procurement Manager

Location: London Offices

Department: BPIC Procurement

Reports To: Head of Procurement

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Manager to lead our procurements within public sector. The successful candidate will possess a deep understanding of public sector procurement regulations and have extensive experience managing the entire procurement cycle for works contracts, including construction and related project services. Reporting directly to the Head of Procurement, this role requires a strategic thinker with the ability to provide expert procurement advice, manage major procurements, and ensure value for money and savings targets are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring effective delivery of procurement activities in alignment with organisational goals and compliance with public sector regulations.
  
• Provide expert advice on works contracts, including construction and related project services, offering deep subject matter expertise on procurement routes and NEC contract options, including the drafting of bespoke contracts as necessary.
  
• Oversee major procurements throughout the entire cycle, from early service delivery discussions, strategy development, and endorsement through to specification development, incentivization planning, risk management, conducting tenders, and ensuring robust contract and change management processes are in place.
  
• Utilise e-Sourcing tools and maintain working knowledge of the HMT 5-case Business Case structure, contributing to the development of successful commercial cases.
  
• Produce detailed reports and presentations for executive management, demonstrating excellent communication skills and the ability to distil key information from large data sets.
  
• Achieve efficiencies and savings in both current and future contract activities, providing expert commercial advice to ensure the organization meets its value for money objectives and savings targets.
  
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders and internal customers, showcasing good interpersonal skills.
  
• Ensure detailed knowledge and compliance with public sector procurement regulations and familiarity with a range of public sector procurements and works procurement frameworks such as those provided by CCS, Scape, Pagabo, Local Government sponsored, etc.
  
• Maintain a thorough understanding of NEC/JCT/GC Works terms, advising on the advantages and disadvantages of various procurement options.
  

Requirements

• At least 7 years of procurement experience, preferably within the public sector or construction industry.
  
• MCIPS qualification or working towards it, or possess an equivalent business degree or significant business experience.
  
• PRINCE2 Practitioner or an equivalent level of project management experience.
  
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to produce high-quality reports and presentations.
  
• Strong analytical skills with the capacity to review and analyse large quantities of information.
  
• Demonstrated experience in managing external stakeholders and internal customers effectively.
  
• Proven track record of managing major procurements and delivering savings and efficiencies.
  
• Detailed knowledge of public sector procurement regulations and experience with various procurement frameworks.
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
  
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
  
• The chance to work in a challenging and rewarding role within the public sector.
  
  

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Up to 3 years of experience in a procurement or similar role, preferably within a public sector or construction environment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Basic knowledge of public sector procurement regulations and frameworks is desirable. An understanding of project management principles, PRINCE2 awareness is a plus. Ability to work effectively in a team and independently. Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and familiar with e-Sourcing tools. A commitment to professional development, with aspirations to work towards MCIPS or equivalent qualifications.