Job Introduction

We have a brilliant opportunity for a Procurement Manager to join our Corporate Procurement team.

You'll play a vital role in delivering value for money and supporting service outcomes across the council.

You'll manage a portfolio of procurement projects ranging from £100,000 up to £50 million, ensuring best practice and compliance throughout.

This role may be suitable for home working, following an assessment. Home-based roles require a minimum of one day in the office/site per week.

Interviews for this role will be held on 9 March

Guided by our Council Plan and the Milton Keynes 2050 Strategy, we're committed to creating safer communities, tackling inequalities, and addressing climate change. If you want to be part of a team that shapes the future of our city, this is the role for you.

At Milton Keynes City Council, we're dedicated, respectful and collaborative. Everything we do is about making a positive difference for our communities. Find out more about working with us here: www.mkcounciljobs.org.uk

Main Responsibility

• Managing procurement projects to maximise efficiencies and improve services, including contract management.
• Advising and training colleagues on drafting tender documents and evaluation approaches.
• Building strong professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Working with service areas to understand needs and influence procurement strategies.
• Delivering social value through procurement activity to provide "More for MK".

The Ideal Candidate

• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (Level 4 Diploma mandatory; Level 5 preferred).
• Extensive knowledge of public sector procurement processes and regulations.
• Experience in procurement activity, ideally in the public sector.
• Strong skills in contract management and delivering social value.
• Ability to analyse financial and performance data using Excel.
• Strategic thinking, excellent communication, and resilience under pressure.

Package Description

In addition to your salary, we offer a range of benefits including:

• Great holiday benefits - most roles include 28 days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years. In addition, there is a holiday purchase scheme allowing staff to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year.
• Excellent pension - everyone who works for us can join the national Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available.
• A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support and a childcare subsidy.
• Access to an award-winning employee benefits programme that includes a health cash plan, a low-cost bike purchase scheme as well as high street discounts and money off entertainment and travel.
• Salary sacrifice car scheme - low-cost leasing of electric and low emission vehicles.
• Blue Light Card - employees working within social care can qualify for an additional range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses.

Why join us? Along with more on our Benefits, discover why Working at the City Council could be the right move for you here Working at the Council | Milton Keynes

Our roles are either designated 'site based' or 'home based'. 'Site based' roles can include up to two days a week working from home whilst 'home based' roles are based at home four days a week. Of course, managers designate which category roles are in based on the needs of the service and the circumstances.

About The Organisation

Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas. Together we provide local residents and businesses with a wide range of important round-the-clock services and aim to make our city a better place to live.

We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. However, working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference.

We're very proud of our diversity and are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. Whatever your background, you will be welcome here if you share our values of being dedicated, respectful and collaborative.

We offer great training and support and because of the size and scale of the organisation there are always new opportunities to explore when it's time for a new role.

If you'd like to know more about how we do things and what matters to us, take a look at our short booklet What makes us Milton Keynes City Council.