Senior Procurement Manager

Team

The Procurement Transformation Business Case represents a significant investment in strengthening procurement capability across the entire commercial lifecycle, from strategic sourcing and procurement through to contract and supplier management. This provides a unique opportunity to influence organisational change, deliver significant and sustainable savings, improve commercial outcomes, and drive continuous service improvement for the people of Bury and its partners.

Bury Procurement is on a journey of continuous improvement and has set a clear ambition to achieve a “Best” rating against the Commercial Continuous Improvement Assessment Framework (CCIAF) by 2030. The transformation programme will strengthen commercial governance, capability, systems, and performance, whilst helping the Council maximise value from its third-party spend and deliver substantial financial savings in an increasingly challenging fiscal environment.

This is a rare opportunity to be part of a high-profile transformation agenda, working across a broad range of strategic, commercial, procurement, contract management, supplier relationship management, social value, and continuous improvement activities. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape how procurement and contract management are delivered across the organisation, contributing directly to better services, stronger partnerships, community wealth building, and improved outcomes for residents across Bury.

About the role

Salary: Grade 14, £48,226 to £49,282 per annum. An approved market supplement is currently in place, increasing the salary to SM1, £56,723 to £58,883 per annum. The market supplement is a time-limited payment for an initial period of two years and will be subject to review thereafter.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Bury Council at a pivotal time. With an approved Procurement Transformation Business Case and a clear ambition to achieve a “Best” rating across all themes against the Commercial Continuous Improvement Assessment Framework (CCIAF) by 2030, we are investing in our people, systems, and commercial capability across the entire procurement lifecycle, from strategy and sourcing through to contract and supplier management.

As a Senior Procurement Manager, you will be at the heart of this transformation. You will lead high-profile procurement projects, influence strategic decision-making, and work with senior stakeholders across the Council and its partners to deliver significant financial savings, maximise social value, and improve outcomes for residents. This is far more than a traditional procurement role; it is an opportunity to shape how services are commissioned, how suppliers are managed, and how public money is spent to achieve the greatest impact.

You will provide commercial leadership across a diverse portfolio of contracts and projects, champion innovation and continuous improvement, and help embed best practice procurement and contract management throughout the organisation. From supporting major transformation programmes and capital projects to building, sustainability, and social value initiatives, your work will directly contribute to the continued success of Bury.

We are looking for ambitious and forward-thinking procurement professionals who thrive on challenge, enjoys influencing change, and is passionate about delivering excellent public services. In return, you will gain exposure to a broad range of strategic, commercial, procurement, contract management, supplier relationship management, and transformation activities, offering exceptional opportunities for professional growth and career development.

If you want to make a genuine difference, lead meaningful change, and be part of an ambitious team striving to become one of the best procurement functions in local government, we'd love to hear from you.