Procurement & Contracts Manager

Procurement & Contracts Manager! The Procurement & Contracts Manager will lead procurement activity on behalf of public sector partners through our client’s frameworks. The role involves managing supplier relationships, ensuring compliance with procurement regulations, and supporting contract delivery. Strong communication and organisational skills are key, with knowledge of the housing or construction sector preferredWHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?Annual Base Salary of up to 42k Per Annum DOEMonday to Friday working hours, 8.30am-4.30pm.Following a 6-month probation, the opportunity to work 2 days from home (Hybrid) will become available.Following a 6 month probation, there is flexibility to start between 7am and 10am on office-based days that are not team days, with hours adjusted accordingly26 days leave + Bank holidays + Birthday off5% Pension contribution schemeProspect of an amazing career within a terrific businessThe best in training, upskilling and self-developmentBased in Newcastle Upon TyneHugely supportive and collaborative culture, progression opportunities are consistent.Upwardly mobile business encountering consistent growthPermanent position from day oneEmployee Assistance ProgrammePrivate Medical HealthcareStaff social eventsAnnual Strategy Meeting in which your voice can be heard, you can have your say in what you think the business should do!THE BUSINESSOur fantastic client is a strategic business consultancy who specialises in procurement and new build solutions. Our clients expert team works with many housing providers and public sector organisations across the England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. This is a newly created position due to our clients continual growth phase.THE ROLEDefine the requirements of Public Sector Partners to enable the design of full tender documentation packs and deliver procurement activityLiaise with partners and colleagues in order to deliver procurement activity effectivelyDevelop detailed knowledge and understanding of public sector procurement regulations to ensure all outputs are fully compliantProvide procurement support on projects, strategic procurement activities (frameworks, DPS etc.) and call-off procurement activityBuild long-term partnerships with Supply Chain Partners through clear, consistent management of projects during the delivery phaseProvide monthly updates of project invoicing to enable the business to claim income and monitor ongoing Financial forecastingResearch improved ways of working in order to achieve further efficiencies across the business function.Be able to utilise IT software packages to deliver all elements of our client’s procurement offer, particularly use of e-procurement portals.Undertake market and supply chain analysis.Undertake commercial and qualitative evaluations of various procurement projectsWork effectively as a team member, actively managing all business accounts and progress with team members as appropriate.Represent our client in a professional and knowledgeable manner to all stakeholders, partners and potential members displaying a full understanding of the business.Attend and, where appropriate, lead meetings with team and third parties as appropriate, taking minutes when required.Arrange meetings/events as appropriate including organising venues, amenities, agendas, distribution of paperworkTHE PERSONExcellent planning and organisational abilityPublic sector procurement backgroundHousing or Construction background preferred but not essential.Excellent computer skills – particularly Microsoft Office applications: Excel, Word etc.Excellent communication skills both written and oral and the ability to speak articulately and confidentlyAbility to analyse information and use data effectively to inform decision makingExcellent problem solvingChange management skillsLead and attend meetings as a professional representative of our client, adding value to discussions with partner organisationsEssentials Has detailed knowledge and experience of procurement regulation and processes and the understanding to devise and create effective procurement solutionsUnderstands the Contract Management process and implements a clear strategy to build strong relationships with Landlord and Supply Chain Partners alike.Desirable but my no means essentialProcurement knowledge of working within a Housing Consortium and/or Housing Sector, preparation of mini tender documentationKnowledge of procurement process regulationTO APPLYPlease apply for this position and your CV will go direct to Kyle Jevons who is leading the search. Alternatively, if you have any questions, please get in touch with Kyle at Westray Recruitment Group – 01642 612 600

Created: 2025-08-03