Procurement Manager
| Posting date: | 11 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £61,385 to £67,596 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 December 2025 |
| Location: | Winchester, Hampshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Winchester City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1665 |
Summary
Join a council that values its people.
At Winchester City Council, we are proud to be a supportive organisation. We offer flexible working, a positive team culture, and opportunities to grow.
We are looking for a motivated and experienced Public Procurement Professional to lead our small but dedicated team. Procurement is central to how we deliver excellent services, achieve value for money, and support our commitment to become a Net Zero district by 2030.
You’ll need strong communication skills, a calm approach under pressure, and the ability to manage competing priorities. If you’re ready to lead and support a procurement service which makes a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the procurement team, ensuring high performance and development.
- Deliver your own portfolio of procurement projects, from planning to completion.
- Provide expert advice on procurement regulations and best practice (PCR 2015 / Procurement Act 2023).
- Work with services to design effective procurement strategies and documentation.
- Support contract management and deliver training across the organisation.
- Help drive innovation and continuous improvement in procurement.
What We Offer
- Hybrid working: 50% office / 50% home.
- 26 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising to 33 days after 5 years' service).
- Up to 13 additional flexi-leave days per year.
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Learning and development opportunities.
- Employee benefits portal.
- Central Winchester office with free Park & Ride parking during working hours.
Interested?
For an informal discussion, please contact Julie Mahoney, Procurement Manager on 01962 814908 or via email at jmahoney@winchester.gov.uk.
At Winchester City Council, we are proud to be a supportive organisation. We offer flexible working, a positive team culture, and opportunities to grow.
We are looking for a motivated and experienced Public Procurement Professional to lead our small but dedicated team. Procurement is central to how we deliver excellent services, achieve value for money, and support our commitment to become a Net Zero district by 2030.
You’ll need strong communication skills, a calm approach under pressure, and the ability to manage competing priorities. If you’re ready to lead and support a procurement service which makes a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the procurement team, ensuring high performance and development.
- Deliver your own portfolio of procurement projects, from planning to completion.
- Provide expert advice on procurement regulations and best practice (PCR 2015 / Procurement Act 2023).
- Work with services to design effective procurement strategies and documentation.
- Support contract management and deliver training across the organisation.
- Help drive innovation and continuous improvement in procurement.
What We Offer
- Hybrid working: 50% office / 50% home.
- 26 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising to 33 days after 5 years' service).
- Up to 13 additional flexi-leave days per year.
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Learning and development opportunities.
- Employee benefits portal.
- Central Winchester office with free Park & Ride parking during working hours.
Interested?
For an informal discussion, please contact Julie Mahoney, Procurement Manager on 01962 814908 or via email at jmahoney@winchester.gov.uk.
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