2121 - Procurement Manager
| Posting date: | 04 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £49,500 to £60,500 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 September 2025 |
| Location: | Peterborough, Eastern England |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Construction Industry Training Board |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2121 |
Summary
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for procurement excellence? CITB are looking for two dynamic Procurement Managers to lead the charge in delivering smart, compliant, and impactful procurement solutions across our organisation.
In these pivotal roles, you’ll collaborate closely with our Commercial and Contract Managers to guide purchasing decisions that drive value and efficiency. From sourcing diverse goods and services to crafting tailored procurement strategies, you’ll be at the heart of CITB’s operational success.
Role: Procurement Manager X 2
Location: Peterborough - up to 3 times per week, also with travel to our Bircham Newton site (for tenders) when required.
Hours of Work: Full-time (35 hours per week) – Business operating hours are between 08:00 – 18:00.
Contract: Permanent
Target Salary: £58,633 per annum
Benefits Include: Car Allowance
Key Responsibilities:
To be a category specialist in HR/ IT/ Marketing, provide expert knowledge to the Commercial and Contracts team and advise the most effective way in which goods/services should be procured.
Develop and implement Procurement strategies and manage the Procurement process within its entirety. This includes conducting market research, creating and issuing tenders via our procurement platform, collating responses along with communicating with suppliers including sharing feedback to successful/unsuccessful bidders and working on the final contract.
Working with the Commercial and Contract Manager will be integral in this role. This includes making sure briefs and specifications are correct, attending and participating in evaluation briefings and consensus meeting with evaluation and ensuring the final contract is suitable.
Publish all notices in line with the Public Procurement Regulations.
Ensure that all procedures are carried out in a timely manner in accordance with the needs of the organisation.
Ensuring all procurement activities are conducted in compliance with Public Procurement Regulations and in line with CITB company policies.
Manage the lifecycle of contracts ensuring that the business is aware of contract end dates and that sufficient time is allowed for the procurement process.
Maintain and update contractual information on our contract platform
Essential experience:
Excellent communication skills to influence outcomes and clarify expectations
Strong analytical abilities to evaluate factual information and support decision-making
Proven experience in various procurement approaches within the public sector
In-depth knowledge of procurement principles, practices, and EU frameworks
Understanding of cross-functional business integration to support company-wide objectives
Desirable experience:
Public Procurement experience
MCIPS
TPP accreditation
*For full details, please refer to the Role Profile.
CITB Benefits Include:
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Additional 3 days Christmas shutdown
Generous pension scheme (up to 9% employer contribution)
Life assurance (4x salary)
2 paid volunteering days per year
24/7 GP Services
Employee Assistance Programme
Why Join CITB
CITB plays a crucial role in supporting the construction sector and its people. We invest in skills, training, and workforce development to ensure a strong future for UK construction. By joining our team, you’ll work with passionate professionals on meaningful projects that impact people and communities across the nation.
Closing Date
Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the stated closing date. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis; therefore, early applications are encouraged to avoid disappointment.
In these pivotal roles, you’ll collaborate closely with our Commercial and Contract Managers to guide purchasing decisions that drive value and efficiency. From sourcing diverse goods and services to crafting tailored procurement strategies, you’ll be at the heart of CITB’s operational success.
Role: Procurement Manager X 2
Location: Peterborough - up to 3 times per week, also with travel to our Bircham Newton site (for tenders) when required.
Hours of Work: Full-time (35 hours per week) – Business operating hours are between 08:00 – 18:00.
Contract: Permanent
Target Salary: £58,633 per annum
Benefits Include: Car Allowance
Key Responsibilities:
To be a category specialist in HR/ IT/ Marketing, provide expert knowledge to the Commercial and Contracts team and advise the most effective way in which goods/services should be procured.
Develop and implement Procurement strategies and manage the Procurement process within its entirety. This includes conducting market research, creating and issuing tenders via our procurement platform, collating responses along with communicating with suppliers including sharing feedback to successful/unsuccessful bidders and working on the final contract.
Working with the Commercial and Contract Manager will be integral in this role. This includes making sure briefs and specifications are correct, attending and participating in evaluation briefings and consensus meeting with evaluation and ensuring the final contract is suitable.
Publish all notices in line with the Public Procurement Regulations.
Ensure that all procedures are carried out in a timely manner in accordance with the needs of the organisation.
Ensuring all procurement activities are conducted in compliance with Public Procurement Regulations and in line with CITB company policies.
Manage the lifecycle of contracts ensuring that the business is aware of contract end dates and that sufficient time is allowed for the procurement process.
Maintain and update contractual information on our contract platform
Essential experience:
Excellent communication skills to influence outcomes and clarify expectations
Strong analytical abilities to evaluate factual information and support decision-making
Proven experience in various procurement approaches within the public sector
In-depth knowledge of procurement principles, practices, and EU frameworks
Understanding of cross-functional business integration to support company-wide objectives
Desirable experience:
Public Procurement experience
MCIPS
TPP accreditation
*For full details, please refer to the Role Profile.
CITB Benefits Include:
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Additional 3 days Christmas shutdown
Generous pension scheme (up to 9% employer contribution)
Life assurance (4x salary)
2 paid volunteering days per year
24/7 GP Services
Employee Assistance Programme
Why Join CITB
CITB plays a crucial role in supporting the construction sector and its people. We invest in skills, training, and workforce development to ensure a strong future for UK construction. By joining our team, you’ll work with passionate professionals on meaningful projects that impact people and communities across the nation.
Closing Date
Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the stated closing date. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis; therefore, early applications are encouraged to avoid disappointment.