Procurement Manager
CompanyLeicester City Council
Location
Leicester, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At4/17/2026
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Occupation TypePurchasing managers and directors
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
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£54,700
(£28.05 per hour)
Occupation rate applies
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Description
Reference: REQ7535
Description: Full Time / 37 Hours Per Week/ Permanent There are so many exciting things happening in the city to benefit our residents, and make Leicester a better place to live, work and visit. From re-development plans aiming to build 6,000 new homes, to repairs and maintenance of our existing housing stock and council's buildings, to the stunning re-development of the Leicester train station, the Procurement Team are pivotal in procuring good, works and services to enable these high-profile projects. No day is the same and there is plenty of variety in the work we do. Our team of highly professional, and highly skilled officers develop and implement innovative procurement strategies for categories of goods, works and services to manage demand, deliver efficiency savings, service improvements and meet strategic objectives of the Council. As the manager, you'll lead cross-functional teams to deliver significant high value, complex procurement projects and focus on securing the best quality at competitive prices to ensure operational success while controlling costs, managing supplier relationships, and mitigating supply chain risks. This is the perfect environment to use your significant experience and knowledge of public sector procurement, tendering and contract management processes. Using strong leadership skills, you'll be able to lead the team with confidence, and clarity ensuring staff are fully supported with training and development. So that they are enabled to do their best work. In return, we will provide you with a flexible working environment that encourages a healthy/work life balance. You'll enjoy generous annual leave, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and the option of flexible working. We'll also give you the chance to develop your skills and expertise with a variety of opportunities. In addition, you can choose from several flexible benefits, including discounts on city buses and trains. Ideally, you'll have completed the Procurement Act 2023 training (TPP) or be committed to completing this within 4 weeks of starting. This is a hybrid role working from home and our Leicester City Offices. You'll be expected to work a minimum of 2 days a week from our office which is based at City Hall. Appointment is subject to a Standard DBS check. Join us We're committed to recruiting a diverse and highly talented workforce as we continue to build a council that is fitting and representative of our great city. That's why we've designed our recruitment process to put you at your ease, make you feel welcome and bring the best out of you. We'll do all we can to make our recruitment process as fair as possible. To help you with your application, take a look at the ‘our approach to recruitment' page. For a chat about this post, please feel free to contact Izabela Skowronek via email Izabela.skowronek@leicester.gov.uk or call 0116 454 6188 or Jigna Dhorajia via email Jigna.Dhorajia@leicester.gov.uk or call 0116 454 1182
Region:
Description: Full Time / 37 Hours Per Week/ Permanent There are so many exciting things happening in the city to benefit our residents, and make Leicester a better place to live, work and visit. From re-development plans aiming to build 6,000 new homes, to repairs and maintenance of our existing housing stock and council's buildings, to the stunning re-development of the Leicester train station, the Procurement Team are pivotal in procuring good, works and services to enable these high-profile projects. No day is the same and there is plenty of variety in the work we do. Our team of highly professional, and highly skilled officers develop and implement innovative procurement strategies for categories of goods, works and services to manage demand, deliver efficiency savings, service improvements and meet strategic objectives of the Council. As the manager, you'll lead cross-functional teams to deliver significant high value, complex procurement projects and focus on securing the best quality at competitive prices to ensure operational success while controlling costs, managing supplier relationships, and mitigating supply chain risks. This is the perfect environment to use your significant experience and knowledge of public sector procurement, tendering and contract management processes. Using strong leadership skills, you'll be able to lead the team with confidence, and clarity ensuring staff are fully supported with training and development. So that they are enabled to do their best work. In return, we will provide you with a flexible working environment that encourages a healthy/work life balance. You'll enjoy generous annual leave, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and the option of flexible working. We'll also give you the chance to develop your skills and expertise with a variety of opportunities. In addition, you can choose from several flexible benefits, including discounts on city buses and trains. Ideally, you'll have completed the Procurement Act 2023 training (TPP) or be committed to completing this within 4 weeks of starting. This is a hybrid role working from home and our Leicester City Offices. You'll be expected to work a minimum of 2 days a week from our office which is based at City Hall. Appointment is subject to a Standard DBS check. Join us We're committed to recruiting a diverse and highly talented workforce as we continue to build a council that is fitting and representative of our great city. That's why we've designed our recruitment process to put you at your ease, make you feel welcome and bring the best out of you. We'll do all we can to make our recruitment process as fair as possible. To help you with your application, take a look at the ‘our approach to recruitment' page. For a chat about this post, please feel free to contact Izabela Skowronek via email Izabela.skowronek@leicester.gov.uk or call 0116 454 6188 or Jigna Dhorajia via email Jigna.Dhorajia@leicester.gov.uk or call 0116 454 1182
Region:
Central
Location: Hybrid working - Home and Leicester City Offices
Salary: *GBP*51,356 - *GBP*54,495 per year
Package: Total benefit value (includes pension contribution and full holiday entitlement): *GBP*72,896
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Full time,
Full Time / 37 Hours Per Week/ Permanent
There are so many exciting things happening in the city to benefit our residents, and make Leicester a better place to live, work and visit. From re-development plans aiming to build 6,000 new homes, to repairs and maintenance of our existing housing stock and council’s buildings, to the stunning re-development of the Leicester train station, the Procurement Team are pivotal in procuring good, works and services to enable these high-profile projects. No day is the same and there is plenty of variety in the work we do.
Our team of highly professional, and highly skilled officers develop and implement innovative procurement strategies for categories of goods, works and services to manage demand, deliver efficiency savings, service improvements and meet strategic objectives of the Council. As the manager, you’ll lead cross-functional teams to deliver significant high value, complex procurement projects and focus on securing the best quality at competitive prices to ensure operational success while controlling costs, managing supplier relationships, and mitigating supply chain risks.
This is the perfect environment to use your significant experience and knowledge of public sector procurement, tendering and contract management processes. Using strong leadership skills, you’ll be able to lead the team with confidence, and clarity ensuring staff are fully supported with training and development. So that they are enabled to do their best work. In return, we will provide you with a flexible working environment that encourages a healthy/work life balance. You’ll enjoy generous annual leave, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and the option of flexible working. We’ll also give you the chance to develop your skills and expertise with a variety of opportunities. In addition, you can choose from several flexible benefits, including discounts on city buses and trains.
Ideally, you’ll have completed the Procurement Act 2023 training (TPP) or be committed to completing this within 4 weeks of starting.
This is a hybrid role working from home and our Leicester City Offices. You’ll be expected to work a minimum of 2 days a week from our office which is based at City Hall. Appointment is subject to a Standard DBS check.
Join us
Location: Hybrid working - Home and Leicester City Offices
Salary: *GBP*51,356 - *GBP*54,495 per year
Package: Total benefit value (includes pension contribution and full holiday entitlement): *GBP*72,896
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Full time,
Full Time / 37 Hours Per Week/ Permanent
There are so many exciting things happening in the city to benefit our residents, and make Leicester a better place to live, work and visit. From re-development plans aiming to build 6,000 new homes, to repairs and maintenance of our existing housing stock and council’s buildings, to the stunning re-development of the Leicester train station, the Procurement Team are pivotal in procuring good, works and services to enable these high-profile projects. No day is the same and there is plenty of variety in the work we do.
Our team of highly professional, and highly skilled officers develop and implement innovative procurement strategies for categories of goods, works and services to manage demand, deliver efficiency savings, service improvements and meet strategic objectives of the Council. As the manager, you’ll lead cross-functional teams to deliver significant high value, complex procurement projects and focus on securing the best quality at competitive prices to ensure operational success while controlling costs, managing supplier relationships, and mitigating supply chain risks.
This is the perfect environment to use your significant experience and knowledge of public sector procurement, tendering and contract management processes. Using strong leadership skills, you’ll be able to lead the team with confidence, and clarity ensuring staff are fully supported with training and development. So that they are enabled to do their best work. In return, we will provide you with a flexible working environment that encourages a healthy/work life balance. You’ll enjoy generous annual leave, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and the option of flexible working. We’ll also give you the chance to develop your skills and expertise with a variety of opportunities. In addition, you can choose from several flexible benefits, including discounts on city buses and trains.
Ideally, you’ll have completed the Procurement Act 2023 training (TPP) or be committed to completing this within 4 weeks of starting.
This is a hybrid role working from home and our Leicester City Offices. You’ll be expected to work a minimum of 2 days a week from our office which is based at City Hall. Appointment is subject to a Standard DBS check.
Join us
We’re committed to recruiting a diverse and highly talented workforce as we continue to build a council that is fitting and representative of our great city. That’s why we’ve designed our recruitment process to put you at your ease, make you feel welcome and bring the best out of you. We’ll do all we can to make our recruitment process as fair as possible. To help you with your application, take a look at the ‘our approach to recruitment’ page.
For a chat about this post, please feel free to contact Izabela Skowronek via email Izabela.skowronek@leicester.gov.uk or call 0116 454 6188 or Jigna Dhorajia via email Jigna.Dhorajia@leicester.gov.uk or call 0116 454 1182
For a chat about this post, please feel free to contact Izabela Skowronek via email Izabela.skowronek@leicester.gov.uk or call 0116 454 6188 or Jigna Dhorajia via email Jigna.Dhorajia@leicester.gov.uk or call 0116 454 1182