Average Procurement Manager salary in Leicester

Procurement Category Manager – Waste Services (Interim)Location: Hybrid (1-2 days per week in-office, can consider 1 dayOrganisation: Leicester City CouncilPay Rate: Up to £500 per day (Umbrella/Inside IR35)Duration: Initial 3-monthsAbout the OpportunityA new opportunity has arisen for an experienced public sector procurement professional to lead on a significant programme of waste-related procurements for a major Local Authority.This role will take responsibility for large, complex tenders, including:A major waste collections tenderMultiple waste disposal and environmental services procurementsYou will work closely with internal stakeholders, legal colleagues, and service leads to ensure procurement activity is compliant with the Procurement Act 2023, aligned to Council policies, and delivered to a high professional standard.This position requires someone who can operate with autonomy, manage multiple concurrent projects, and deliver high-quality procurement documentation with accuracy and attention to detail.Key ResponsibilitiesLead, plan, and manage end-to-end procurement activity for complex waste and environmental service tenders.Ensure all procurement work is compliant with the Procurement Act 2023, local governance, and the Council’s policies and procedures.Develop tender documentation, specifications, evaluation models, and commercial structures.Use the Council’s e-tendering system to run procurements and manage supplier interactions.Provide professional procurement advice to service leads, project managers, and senior stakeholders.Work collaboratively across departments to ensure procurement activity supports operational and strategic objectives.Manage competing deadlines and multiple projects, maintaining quality and accuracy across all workstreams.Support the embedding of strong contract management and commercial governance.Ideal Experience & SkillsPublic sector procurement experience, ideally within a local authority.Demonstrable understanding of the Procurement Act 2023 and its practical application.Experience independently managing large and complex tenders from start to finish.Ability to quickly adapt to and work in line with Council policies, governance, and ways of working.Strong drafting ability for procurement documentation with excellent attention to detail.Experience using e-tendering systems Experience in waste or environmental services procurement Completion of TPP training (or willingness to complete within 2 weeks of starting).Why This Role?This is an excellent opportunity to lead on a portfolio of high-impact environmental service procurements that directly support the community. You’ll join a forward-thinking authority that values flexibility, professional expertise, and collaborative working.

Job Title: Procurement Manager Contract: Full Time, Permanent Location: Leicestershire Salary: £60,000 - £70,000The Procurement and Supply Chain Division at SF Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Procurement Manager to join their long-standing client on a full time, permanent basis. This brilliant opportunity is due to business growth and demand in the senior leadership team. You will be responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement function, developing a high performing procurement department and continue to develop the global supply chain. Responsibilities will include: - International sourcing and onboarding of new suppliers/products - negotiating on terms and conditions, rebates, quality and exclusivity. - Implement risk mitigation strategies when it comes to supply chain and compliance. - Using data driven insights to seek continuous improvement opportunities across your internal procurement department and externally with suppliers. - Accurate forecast and demand planning. - Managing inbound freight and forwarders. - Compliance management to ensure you are fully compliant for auditing. - Performance management across a high performing team - being an influential leader with the ability to identify gaps and upskill. - Purchase order management ranging from high volume - low value goods and low volume - high value goods. The successful Procurement Manager will need to have: - Extensive global sourcing experience managing a sole minimum budget of £10m. - Key influencer and negotiator. - Supplier and Stakeholder management. - IT Literate - Experienced using ERP/MRP, Microsoft packages and reporting tools. - Been leading or managing a team for at least the past 2 years. - Compliance management. - Project and continuous improvement mindset. This position is an onsite based role Monday - Friday in Leicestershire, and a commutable location for surrounding areas. If you like the sound of the above role, and believe that you meet the requirements, please click 'Apply Now' with a copy of your most recently updated CV. Interviews will be taking place next week, so please get in touch ASAP!

GBR Recruitment Ltd, are delighted to be working exclusively with a construction & utilities client in the East Midlands, recruiting for an experienced permanent Procurement Manager to join the commercial / operations team within their growing business. You must have procurement / commercial experience in: concrete (inc. Volumetric concrete), utilities, street works & plant machinery (inc. lifting / crane hire). This role could suit someone working as a Procurement Specialist, Procurement Analyst, Purchasing Manager, Category Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Materials Manager, Commercial Executive or Contract Manager, the client may also consider someone stepping up from a Buyer role with the right knowledge listed above.Purchasing Management Responsibilities:Strategic purchasing – identifying, vetting, negotiating, and managing nationwide suppliers. Produce and maintain a PSL including Schedule of Rates for the Commercial and Build teams to work from. Cost control – regularly review pricing including annual rate increases, own invoice queries and challenge overcharges. Proactively implement any cost saving initiatives.Supplier relationships - performance reviews and negotiation. Revisit suppliers post tender to negotiate improvement on costs. Negotiate long-term and short-term agreements, develop and maintain relationships. Operational procurement control – managing on/off-hire logs, ensuring cost discipline within the scope. Maintain relevant industry knowledge to effectively plan and forecast buying requirements, identify market risks, opportunities, and supplier capabilities. Ensure that materials and services are bought on time and to the required specification requested from the PM/BMs. Contract management - Ensure all supplier terms are aligned with contractual and financial requirements, set SLAs, allocate risk.Risk and compliance – own insurance claim investigations after theft or damage working to protect the businesses interests. Ensure supplier training and insurances meet contractual requirements and organisational standards.Cross-functional integration – coordinating with commercial teams during tender development and with operational teams on day-to-day delivery. Work with service delivery and back office or stores teams. Be the holding Groups point of contact for Procurement. Ensure that materials and services are bought in OTIF and to the required specification, quantity and quality requested from the SMT.Attributes: CIPS qualified or working towards it or time served in a Procurement, Purchasing, Buying or Commercial Management capacity. Procurement / commercial experience in: concrete (inc. Volumetric concrete), utilities, street works and plant machinery (inc. lifting / crane hire). Experienced in all the above listed duties.Working within in a Group experience would be ideal, but not essential. Strong user of differing systems and software Tenders, Bids and PSL experience. Strong negotiation skills with suppliers and customersStrong in delivering effective cost saving initiativesRisk management experienceIf you are in a Procurement, Purchasing, Buying or Commercial Manager role, then this could the right career move for you, working for a modern highly progressive business, that is going from strength to strength year on year. This role does offer 1-2 days hybrid working from home after the completion of the 6 months probationary period, once all working processes and procedures are known. The Procurement Manager position is commutable from Leicester, Nottingham, Derby, Coventry, Uttoxeter, Castle Donington, Burton upon Trent, Loughborough, Lutterworth, Daventry, Crick, Market Harborough, Grantham, Newark, Worksop, Retford, Mansfield, Birmingham & areas located close to these across the East Midlands etc.Interviews to take place immediately for the right Procurement professional. Apply today!