Procurement Services Manager – Estates & Facilities

• Locations

  Chelmsford, Essex

• Salary

  £38249 - £44128 per annum

• Sector

  Finance, Procurement & Legal, Procurement

• Type

  Permanent

Are you an experienced procurement professional looking to make a real impact in estates and facilities management? This is your opportunity to join a dynamic, forward-thinking team where your expertise will shape procurement strategies, improve supplier performance, and support major projects across multiple sites.

Location: Chelmsford or Cambridge (Hybrid)
Salary: £38,249 – £44,128
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Hybrid Working: 1 day per week on-site (plus additional days as required)
Sector: Higher Education

About the Role

As an Estates Procurement Services Manager, you will work closely with key stakeholders to provide expert procurement guidance, ensuring compliance with public sector regulations and delivering value-driven procurement solutions. From leading tender processes to contract management and supplier evaluation, you’ll play a crucial role in shaping procurement best practices within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert procurement advice to support strategic decision-making.
• Lead and manage tendering processes, ensuring compliance with public sector regulations.
• Develop procurement strategies and frameworks to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance, ensuring service excellence.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to drive procurement innovation.
• Use data-driven insights to improve procurement processes and reporting.

Essential Requirements:

• A degree with relevant procurement experience OR part-qualified in a professional procurement qualification.
• Strong knowledge of UK public sector procurement regulations and best practices.
• Experience managing tendering procedures, contract drafting, and supplier negotiations.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in procurement and financial systems such as In-Tend and Business World.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a high-performing team.

Why apply?

• Competitive salary and hybrid working for flexibility and work-life balance.
• Work in a dynamic, supportive environment where your contributions make a difference.
• Engage with a broad range of stakeholders, gaining exposure to impactful projects.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

If you are ready to take on a role within a higher education organisation located in Chelmsford or Cambridge that will challenge and inspire you, then we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence in procurement.

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