Average Procurement Officer salary in Manchester

Role: Procurement OfficerContract: Fixed-TermSalary: £30,000 - £40,000Location: ManchesterCastlefield Recruitment are currently recruiting a Procurement Officer for a Public Sector organisation in Manchester. The role offers great benefits including remote/hybrid working, enhanced pension contributions and flexi-time.The Role:Support the Category Managers with end-to-end procurement projectsResponsible for sourcing and negotiating terms with suppliersManage procurement contractsAdminister tender documentationSupport and assist with the development of category strategiesCommunicate with stakeholders at all levelsAssist with the reporting on procurement spend and efficiencies achieved for contracts awardedCover projects across various categoriesThe Person:Knowledge of Public Contract Regulations 2015 / PA 2023Experience in the Public SectorCIPS qualified, or willing to work towardsAbility to manage multiple projects at onceCommercially awareAnalyticalVerbal and written communication skills

Procurement Officer - Public Sector / Social Housing Location: Eccles, Manchester M30Salary: Competitive + excellent benefitsContract: Full-time, permanent A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Procurement Officer to join a leading organisation delivering procurement services to the social housing sector. This role is ideal for someone with experience supporting tender processes and contract administration who is looking to develop further within a structured and supportive environment. The Role As Procurement Officer, you will support the end-to-end delivery of procurement projects, ensuring all activity meets internal governance, legislation-including the Procurement Act 2023-and value-for-money standards. Working closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers, you'll help coordinate tenders, manage documentation, and maintain accurate procurement records. Key Duties Include: Assisting with planning and executing procurement projectsPreparing tender packs, issuing documentation, and coordinating clarificationsManaging procurement inboxes and handling first-line queriesMaintaining trackers, contract registers, and sourcing pipelinesSupporting supplier engagement and building strong professional relationships What We're Looking For The ideal candidate will: Have experience supporting procurement processes in a regulated environment (public sector, housing, construction etc.)Be highly organised with strong attention to detailPossess strong IT skills-particularly Excel, Word and document-management toolsDemonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to work collaborativelyHave some exposure to contract administration and supplier management This is an excellent opportunity to build on your procurement experience within a professional, forward-thinking team. Interested? Apply today to take the next step in your procurement career.

Procurement AdministratorFinlay Jude Associates are recruiting on behalf of a well-established engineering business operating within the Manufacturing industry. Our client is seeking a professional, organised, and personable Procurement Administrator to support day-to-day office and site operations.Package & BenefitsSalary: £26,000 basicHours: 37 hours per weekCore hours:Monday – Thursday: 8:30am – 5:00pmFriday: 8:30am – 2:00pm(Flexible by prior agreement)The RoleReporting directly to the Procurement Manager. Liaising with other company personnel and their allotted departments.Main Duties:Handle procurement enquiries from internal staff, managing requests from initial enquiry through to the receipt of goods. This will include raising purchase orders, coordinating with suppliers, monitoring delivery schedules, and ensuring goods are received accurately and on time.All purchasing activity must be carried out in accordance with internal procedures, including Purchasing and Supplier processes.Maintaining accurate procurement records and documentation to support compliance, traceability, and quality standards expected within a food and confectionery process systems environment.Stock control activities, including monitoring inventory levels, updating records, and ensuring all relevant documentation is maintained accurately to support operational continuity and cost control.Expediting orders will be a key part of the role, requiring proactive communication with suppliers to track order progress, resolve delivery issues, and minimise delays.Keep internal stakeholders informed of order status, lead times, and any changes that may impact production or project schedules.Provide general administrative support to the procurement and wider office team as required and undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by management to support the ongoing needs of the business.Professional StandardsMaintain a clean, smart, and professional appearanceUse office equipment correctly and responsiblyEmbrace new technologies and continuous improvement initiativesContribute ideas that support efficiency, cost control, and competitiveness Candidate Requirements:Strong administration experienceKeen to learn about Procurement and buyingProcurement knowledge is advantageous but not essentialCIPS Qualification (Advantageous) If you are looking for a fantastic career as a Procurement Administrator and want to work for a forward-thinking Company then apply now with your current updated CV.Due to the high volume of applications we receive we are not always able to reply to all applications. If you haven’t heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please accept that your application has been unsuccessful for the role we currently have advertised.Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.Finlay Jude Associates Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.Please take a look at our website for further opportunities