Procurement Assistant Manager

Are you a Procurement specialist in search for an exciting new job opportunity? If so, London Fire Brigade are looking to recruit several Procurement Assistant Manager in different categories on a permanent basis. The role is full time, Monday to Friday, offices based near London Bridge with hybrid work arrangements available.

The Procurement Assistant Manager will support the Professional Services Category team in developing and managing the sourcing strategy and contracting process on behalf of our Professional Services stakeholders. This includes the timely production of compliant public contracts sourcing plans and contract awards; ongoing supplier performance and risk management; development of market analysis and multi-year category plans in pursuit of the team’s transformation plan; use and promotion of procurement data analytics and MI; proactive and reliable stakeholder engagement; and ensuring that actions and issues are dealt with promptly and meet the function’s performance targets.

Applicants should have a good working knowledge of public contracts regulations (and be aware of the upcoming regulatory change to the new Procurement Act 2023), and will have to demonstrate an understanding of sourcing and contract award methodologies within a Professional Services category such as consultancy, recruitment services, training & development. They will also have experience of working flexibly in a team and responding effectively to changing priorities to meet deadlines or targets.

The salary range would between £43k to £52.242k per annum (dependant on experience) plus very generous benefits:

Benefits of working for LFB

• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (including a closed holiday period between Christmas and New Year’s)
• Option Absence Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave for staff at this grade)
• Hybrid working (2 days a week in the office – subject to meeting project demands)
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Welfare Scheme
• Use of Brigade Medical Adviser/physios
• Access to the Fire Fighters Charity • Mentoring/coaching programmes
• Professional development
• Season ticket loans
• Equality Support Groups
• Cycle to work scheme

If you feel that you have the relevant experience and skill set for the role then apply now for immediate consideration.