Average Procurement Specialist salary in Manchester

Role: Procurement Specialist Salary: Up to £55K + Excellent Benefits Location: Manchester+ hybrid working (3 days p/w in office)- fulltime permanent role Do you consider yourself to be the "talent of the future" in procurement? Our client, a high-profile organisation, is currently recruiting their next generation of talent. If you're a hungry and ambitious Procurement professional, demonstrating an inquisitive mindset and a passion for innovation and value creation then this will be a fantastic career development opportunity for you! Role as a Procurement Specialist: Working under the direction of the Senior Strategic Procurement Manager for Professional Services - The jobholder will be provided Commercial leadership for medium spend, medium risk sourcing and contracts across the Professional Services category.With a large pipeline of imminent projects, this is a fantastic opportunity to further develop your Procurement skills, in a complex business, across spend analysis, creating new opportunities, market research, supplier identification, contract negotiation, as well as driving cost and risk delivering value to the businessSupport the full lifecycle sourcing process and support Major Projects Experience:This is an excellent opportunity for both professional and personal development in the procurement function of a prestigious, award winning, 'Blue-Chip' organisation. Demonstrates some experience of Professional Services Procurement Analytical and logical nature, highly numerate with demonstrable experience of using Excel Confident communicator with an engaging personality and an inquisitive natureDegree qualified To apply for Role as a Procurement Specialist.......click apply ***Applicants must hold current, valid and unconditional UK Right to Work***

Public Sector Procurement Specialist, Warrington£55,000 - £60,000 plus hybrid working and excellent benefits Do you have in-depth knowledge of Public Sector Procurement regulations, such as the Procurement Act 2023, Procurement Regulations 2024 and Public Contract Regulations 2015? Do you have expertise in drafting contracts, terms and conditions and tenders to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and case law whilst also ensuring best practice? CAST UK is hiring for a unique role for an organisation based in the Warrington area, which will see you lead on the delivery of procurement reform and ensure new public sector procurement regulations are fully embedded into company policies and processes. Key Responsibilities Act as the lead on all aspects of procurement quality and compliance within the businessSupport the Procurement team with all queries regarding compliance with existing and previous public sector procurement legislationPlan and provide training to the Procurement Team on quality and compliance related matters.Maintain and update templates to ensure they are well aligned with all necessary regulatory requirements, case law and best practiceDevelop and roll out standard Procurement processes, procedures and systems, and act as the Super User for the company's e-tendering platformProvide advice on procurement related matters such as TUPE / GDPR and amendments to standard contracts, terms and conditionsLiaise with external legal advisors on more complex queries Ideal skills and experience Extensive knowledge of public sector procurement regulations, including PCR 2015, PA 2023 and the Procurement Regulations 2024.Previous experience / exposure to Public Sector ProcurementPrevious experience of leading projects on Procurement Reform, Process and Procedures and/or Procurement SystemsHoned communication, influencing and negotiation skills Want to recruit a similar role? Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in, HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK or to discuss how we can find talent for your business then please visit www.castuk.com

Your new companyA reputable non-profit organisation based in North Manchester is seeking a self-motivated and experienced Procurement and Supplier Relationship Manager to join their friendly team. The company has won multiple awards over the years and they have gained an excellent reputation within the market. They are looking to appoint this role on a permanent, full-time basis.Your new roleAs Procurement & Supplier Relationship Manager, you will be responsible for the strategic procurement activity within your given category areas, which, for this role, are Corporate Services and IT / Tech. In this role, you will provide expert guidance and support to stakeholders on best practice procurement and contract management which delivers optimal value for money.You will devise category management strategies within the asset management space and will lead on procurement projects within this area. The Procurement Manager will ensure compliance to financial, procurement and other relevant legislative regulations, and you will provide contract and supplier relationship support, to ensure robust contract management practices are implemented.What you'll need to succeed Proven procurement background within the public or non-profit sectors, with a detailed knowledge of relevant procurement regulationsCategory experience in Corporate / Professional Services / ICTIdeally, you will be MCIPS qualified, but this is not essentialStrong stakeholder engagement and stakeholder management skillsConfident negotiator with excellent communication and presentation skills What you'll get in return A competitive salary of £63,446Annual performance score bonus subject to eligibility25 days holiday + bank holidays + opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 daysPrivate healthcare optionsAnnual health assessment / health check-upPension scheme up to 9% matchedLife assurance policy of 3x salaryAccess to lifestyle benefits portalDiscounts on various retailers and restaurantsProfessional membership subscription (CIPS) paid forElectric vehicle car leasing scheme What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk