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Procurement Services Manager – Part Time

  • Locations

    Chelmsford, Essex
  • Salary

    £37099 - £42978 per annum
  • Sector

    Finance, Procurement & Legal, Procurement
  • Type

    Temporary

Job Title: Procurement Services Manager
Location: Chelmsford or Cambridge
Hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week
Contract: 6-month fixed term
Salary: 37,099K – 42,978K

We are looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented Procurement Services Manager to join the team on a part-time basis, based in either Chelmsford or Cambridge. As part of the Financial Services department, the successful candidate will play a key role in managing procurement activities, ensuring compliance with UK Public Sector procurement regulations, and supporting staff in achieving their procurement objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide a customer-focused procurement service to all Faculties and Professional Services.
  • Offer guidance on complex procurement matters, ensuring compliance with regulations and internal procedures.
  • Lead the preparation of procurement plans, tenders, and contracts.
  • Monitor supplier performance and contribute to the continuous improvement of procurement practices.
  • Analyse procurement data to make informed recommendations and support decision-making.
  • Ensure legal compliance, particularly with Public Sector Procurement Legislation.
  • Manage relationships with external suppliers, stakeholders, and consortia.

Person Specification:

Essential:

  • Degree or relevant experience, with evidence of continuing professional development in procurement (e.g., CIPS membership).
  • Previous experience in a procurement environment, particularly with public sector tendering and contract management.
  • Strong knowledge of UK Public Sector procurement legislation.
  • Excellent organisational and project management skills.
  • Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Desirable:

  • Experience with paperless procurement systems and tools such as In-Tend and Business World.
  • Knowledge of current issues in higher education.

If you are a committed team player who wants to contribute to process improvements, and gain valuable experience in a higher education setting then apply today!

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

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