Senior Procurement Manager

The Organisation

Nigel Wright Group has been appointed exclusively to support a Public Sector organisation with the appointment of a Senior Procurement Manager.  

The Senior Procurement Manager will manage and lead a small team and will be office-based in the Newcastle area 1-2 days per week.  

The Opportunity

The Senior Procurement Manager will:

• Develop and implement category strategy and will manage high value procurements, ensuring value for money and exceptional service provision
• Be the central point of contact and procurement lead for a specific category group
• Partner, support and maintain collaborative relationships with senior internal stakeholders
• Manage supplier performance
• Lead, guide and mentor the team 

About You

The Senior Procurement Manager will be/have:

• Comprehensive Procurement experience at a similar level with an understanding of Health & Safety/Building Safety parameters
• Comprehensive Public Procurement knowledge – PCR15, Procurement Act 23 essential
• Engaging, confident communicator - Proven track record in building relationships with Director level stakeholders 
• Commercially minded, strategic – able to see the bigger picture
• Pragmatic approach
• Supportive, intuitive line manager and mentor