RQ1760728 – Procurement Manager

Main Purpose of the Role

The Procurement Manager provides strategic procurement advice and leads complex procurement projects (typically over £100,000
) across West Northamptonshire Council. The role ensures procurement activities deliver value for money, comply with procurement legislation (including the Procurement Act 2023 and Public Contracts Regulations 2015), support the Council’s priorities, and achieve positive commercial and social value outcomes.

• Lead end-to-end procurement projects from planning to contract award.
• Advise senior managers and directors on procurement strategy and commercial decisions.
• Ensure all procurement activity complies with legislation, council policies, and best practice.
• Develop procurement strategies that reduce costs, manage risk, and improve service delivery.
• Create tender documents, evaluation criteria, and procurement plans.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand future procurement needs.
• Manage supplier relationships, monitor market trends, and identify innovative procurement solutions.
• Support effective contract management and promote value for money and social value.

• Strong experience managing multiple complex procurement projects.
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Good knowledge of procurement legislation, commercial contract management, and e-procurement systems.
• Degree and/or MCIPS qualification (or currently studying towards it).
• Strong planning, problem-solving, and communication skills.

A typical day involves meeting with service managers to discuss upcoming procurement projects, advising senior leaders on procurement strategies, preparing tender documents and evaluation criteria, reviewing supplier markets, ensuring compliance with procurement regulations, managing procurement timelines, supporting contract management activities, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver value-for-money procurement solutions while balancing commercial, legal, and operational priorities. The role combines strategic planning, project management, stakeholder engagement, and procurement governance, with a mix of remote working and office meetings when required.

PAYE Pay Rate – £25.08

Weekly Hours – 37.00 – 9am till 5:30pm