Job Title: Assistant Procurement Manager

Location: Hybrid (2 days office-based, 3 days remote)

Salary: £46,731

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Make a real impact in public procurement – lead, support, and guide a high-performing team.

We’re seeking a knowledgeable and proactive Assistant Procurement Manager to join our client. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape how procurement is delivered, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and value for money in every contract.

About the Role

You’ll be managing a team of six Procurement Officers, supporting them in delivering the procurement work programme. This includes the re-procurement of existing contracts, the procurement of new contracts, performance reporting, monitoring legislative changes, and work associated with the implementation of a new tendering system.

You will be responsible for:

• Line managing and mentoring the Procurement Officers through regular one-to-ones and daily guidance.
• Overseeing workload distribution to ensure compliance with procurement legislation and the council’s contract procedure rules.
• Providing expert advice and guidance on compliant tendering procedures across the organisation.
• Supporting delivery of our business plan objectives, including strategic procurement initiatives and performance reporting.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will:

• Have strong and demonstrable knowledge of Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Procurement Act 2023, and the Provider Selection Regime.
• Possess significant experience working within public sector procurement, with the ability to advise on complex regulatory requirements.
• Be an excellent communicator who can confidently articulate procurement processes to internal stakeholders at all levels.
• Bring experience of team management or demonstrate a clear ability to lead, support, and develop staff.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable working with data and performance metrics.

About the Team

You’ll join a genuinely supportive and positive team of Procurement Officers, a blend of experienced professionals and newer recruits, many of whom are currently undertaking or about to start CIPS training. The team is collaborative, motivated, and focused on continuous improvement.

RMS is an equal opportunities employer. If you have not been contacted within 7 days following your application, please accept this as an indication of an unsuccessful application.