Job Description
Procurement Manager
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West Northamptonshire Council
n Location: Northampton (Hybrid – predominantly remote, with attendance in the office approximately once per week)
n Contract Length: 3 months
n Working Hours: 37 hours per week
n Rate: £****** PAYE per day
n IR35 Status: Inside IR35
n Start Date: ASAP
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Job Purpose
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West Northamptonshire Council is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to join the Corporate Finance and Procurement Team within Strategic Finance.
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The role will provide strategic procurement advice and support across council services, ensuring procurement activity delivers value for money, supports corporate priorities, and remains compliant with current procurement legislation.
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The successful candidate will lead complex procurement exercises, including end-to-end tender processes and framework agreements, while acting as a trusted procurement business partner to service managers, senior officers, and directors.
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Key Responsibilities
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Lead and manage end-to-end procurement projects, including high-value procurements typically over £100k.
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Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with council objectives and service requirements.
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Provide expert procurement advice to senior stakeholders, including directors and heads of service.
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Manage tender processes including:n
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Developing procurement documentation
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Creating evaluation criteria
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Managing supplier engagement
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Supporting bid evaluations
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Delivering contract awards
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Lead on compliant procurement activity in line with:n
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Procurement Act **** (PA23)
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Public Contracts Regulations ****
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Council Contract Procedure Rules
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Social Value requirements
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Support service areas with commercial advice, procurement planning, and contract management.
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Identify opportunities for cost savings, efficiencies, and improved service outcomes.
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Undertake market analysis and supplier research to understand risks, capacity, and opportunities.
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Negotiate with suppliers to achieve strong commercial outcomes while maintaining positive relationships.
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Manage procurement risks and ensure continuity of supply.
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Develop strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
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Support the Procurement Business Partner team with additional procurement activity across People Services and Resources.
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Candidate Requirements
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The successful candidate will have:
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Essential Experience
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Significant experience working within public sector procurement.
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Local authority procurement experience.
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Proven experience managing complex procurement projects from start to finish.
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Experience delivering procurement exercises involving multiple stakeholders.
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Experience managing framework agreements and high-value contracts.
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Experience advising senior stakeholders on procurement strategy and commercial decisions.
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Essential Knowledge & Skills




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Strong knowledge of procurement legislation, including Procurement Act **** (PA23) and Public Contracts Regulations ****.
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Understanding of public sector procurement processes and e-procurement systems.
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Strong commercial awareness and ability to identify savings opportunities.
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Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
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Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities.
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Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage at all levels.
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Ability to develop procurement strategies and deliver value-for-money solutions.
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Qualifications
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Degree qualification and/or working towards or holding full professional membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS).
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MCIPS qualification is essential for this role.
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Key Skills
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Strategic Procurement
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Public Sector Procurement
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Procurement Act **** (PA23)
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End-to-End Tender Management
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Framework Agreements
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Contract Management
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Supplier Negotiation
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Category Management
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Commercial Strategy
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Stakeholder Engagement
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Local Authority Procurement
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Procurement Compliance
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Ideal Background
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This role would suit an experienced:
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Procurement Manager
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Strategic Procurement Manager
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Senior Procurement Manager
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Procurement Business Partner
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Category Manager
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Senior Procurement Officer
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with robust local government procurement experience and the ability to independently manage complex procurement activity.
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