Junior Procurement Manager

Job Title: Junior Procurement Manager

Department: BPIC Procurement

Location: London offices

Reports To: Senior Procurement Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Procurement Manager in the development and execution of procurement strategies.
  
• Assist in managing relationships with external stakeholders and internal customers ensuring effective communication and coordination.
  
• Help in the review and analysis of large sets of information to distill key insights for decisionmaking.
  
• Contribute to the preparation of reports and presentations for executive management.
  
• Gain proficiency in using eSourcing tools and the HMT 5case Business case structure.
  
• Support the procurement process from initial discussions to strategy endorsement specification development and tendering.
  
• Assist in managing major procurements ensuring adherence to timelines budget and quality standards.
  
• Provide support in the selection of procurement routes and NEC/JCT/GC works contract options under the guidance of the Senior Procurement Manager.
  
• Contribute to achieving efficiencies and savings in contract activities aligning with value for money objectives.
  
• Understand and comply with public sector procurement regulations and frameworks.
  

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Business Procurement Supply Chain Management or a related field.
  
• Up to 3 years of experience in a procurement or similar role preferably within a public sector or construction environment.
  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  
• Basic knowledge of public sector procurement regulations and frameworks is desirable.
  
• An understanding of project management principles PRINCE2 awareness is a plus.
  
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
  
• Detailoriented with strong analytical skills.
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and familiar with eSourcing tools.
  
• A commitment to professional development with aspirations to work towards MCIPS or equivalent qualifications.
  
  

Benefits

• A supportive environment for professional growth and development.
  
• Opportunity to work on significant procurement projects.
  
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
  
• Exposure to a wide range of procurement practices and strategies.