Assistant Procurement Manager

We are now looking for an Assistant Procurement Manager to join our Programme Commercial Team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a team at an exciting time, with multi-billion-pound Strategic Procurement in its early stages as well as a very busy team dealing with the business-as-usual procurement activity. This role will be in the business-as-usual procurement team.If you are looking for an exciting challenge, as well as the opportunity to gain experience within a forward-thinking procurement function on one of the world's most prestigious heritage projects then this job could be for you.You will support senior colleagues in all areas of procurement delivery including bidder communications, tender logistics, interviews and evaluation planning. You will be one of the key users of our e-procurement system and. You will also have the opportunity to manage the end-to-end process for lower value or non-complex framework procurements providing an excellent level of support to internal teams and departments to ensure they are able to progress their procurements effectively.The following skills and experience are essential to your success in this role:Proven track record of working in a similar procurement role in a professional setting.Experience of procurement activities and service delivery including framework mini-competitions, sub threshold procurement activities, and a good understanding legislation as per Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Act 2023.Demonstrable knowledge of maintaining records accurately with strong attention to detail, analysing and reporting and identifying issues.Able to use effective organisational skills and time management to deliver quickly and accurately to customers across a high volume of requests.Experience in using eProcurement tools, preferably Jaggaer and AWARD.Can work with minimal supervision following standard rules or guidance from senior colleagues.You should have completed the Government Commercial Function Transforming Public Procurement Certification Module.To see the full description for this role please click here.Salary circa £50,000 per annumBenefits include:Competitive salary30 days holiday plus public holidaysDiscretionary bonus scheme depending on both corporate and individual performanceLife assurance of 4 x salary death in serviceGroup Income ProtectionPension – up to 10% employer contributionUp to 5 days paid volunteeringCycle to work schemeSeason ticket loanEmployee Assistance ProgrammeProfessional Body Fees paidWorking in a hybrid / smart wayWe are committed to promoting diversity and equal opportunities in employment. We are building diverse teams and seek to attract and retain talented individuals from a range of backgrounds and cultures to join us on this hugely challenging and important project.Please apply by submitting a CV and cover letter, stating your suitability for the role and if you believe you have any current or potential conflicts of interest relating to this position.We look forward to receiving your completed application by 12 noon on Monday 12th January 2026SecuritySuccessful candidates will be required to complete security vetting to a minimum Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) level obtained through the Parliamentary Security Department (PSD). Candidates are required to pass these checks before a start date can be confirmed.Applicants should also be aware that, depending on the role applied for, if they have resided outside of the UK for a total of more than two of the last five years, they may not be eligible for vetting. #J-18808-Ljbffr