Procurement Manager
2 days ago
Basingstoke
Procurement Account Manager Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 Location: Basingstoke Hybrid Working Available (2 days per week in office) We are supporting a long-established procurement consultancy that provides essential services to schools and Trusts across the UK. Following continued growth, they are seeking a capable and motivated Procurement Account Manager to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a varied role and enjoys managing a diverse range of tender processes, from catering and cleaning to ICT managed services, payroll, reprographics, and maintenance. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will support clients throughout the end-to-end tender lifecycle: drafting tender documentation, coordinating bid processes, evaluating submissions, and ensuring full compliance with the Procurement Act 2023. What We’re Looking For The ideal candidate will be: · Open, honest and confident · Enthusiastic with a desire to grow into an expert · Innovative, proactive and solutions-focused · Detail-driven with exceptionally high standards · A strong communicator and team player · Able to work under pressure and manage multiple projects · Someone who strives for excellence and “never settles for good” Key Responsibilities · Produce high-quality, compliant MoI, PSQ, ITT and RFP documents using PandaDoc · Liaise professionally with clients and suppliers (phone, email, in-person) · Manage bid timelines and coordinate all tender-related tasks · Prepare letters, reports, spreadsheets and project documentation · Undertake complex bid evaluation and financial analysis · Attend site visits and bidder presentations · Produce detailed post-project Procurement Audit Reports · Use and manage In-Tend e-procurement software · Review and improve tender templates and documentation · Manage workflow tasks via GenieAI CRM · Maintain up-to-date knowledge of procurement legislation Skills & Experience Essential: · Experience in a procurement role · Bid evaluation and analysis expertise · Strong report writing and presentation skills · Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint and Excel · Excellent communication, organisation and analytical skills · High attention to detail and ability to work independently Desirable: · Understanding of the Procurement Act 2023 · Experience using e-procurement platforms (e.g., In-Tend) · Sector experience within education · Degree (or equivalent qualification) Other: · Full UK driving licence Benefits · Hybrid working · 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays (with Christmas shutdown allocation) · Financial support for CIPS qualifications · Enhanced employer pension contributions (up to 5%) · “Perks at Work” package · Comprehensive staff wellbeing programme · Life insurance (after 12 months) · Company sick pay (two weeks full pay + two weeks half pay) · Private medical insurance (after two years) · Access to training and development courses · Annual wellbeing day with budget · Quarterly company strategy and social events Why Apply? This role is ideal for a hardworking, meticulous individual who enjoys responsibility, variety, and contributing to impactful procurement projects. With a strong focus on professional development and a lively, supportive team environment, this is an excellent opportunity to further develop your career in procurement.