Northern LGPS - Procurement Manager

Northern LGPS - Procurement Manager

Organization: Northern LGPS (via Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency)

Location: Any Northern LGPS location / C/O Guardsman Tony Downes House, 5 Manchester Road, Droylsden, United Kingdom

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time (37 hours per week)

Salary Range: Grade C (£80,000 - £100,000 per annum)

Application Deadline: 17:00 (5:00 PM), 28 August 2026

Job Introduction

Lead procurement for a new investment management company!

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with Northern LGPS—a c£70bn pooled investment partnership for the Local Government Pension Scheme, bringing together the investments of Greater Manchester Pension Fund, Merseyside Pension Fund, and West Yorkshire Pension Fund.

As Northern LGPS enters an exciting new phase to establish a new FCA-authorised investment management company, we are seeking a strategic, commercially astute Procurement Manager. In this vital role reporting to the Finance Director, you will lead the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, shape procurement strategy, manage sourcing activity, and ensure full compliance with the Procurement Act 2023.

About the Role

As Procurement Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring procurement is strategic, compliant, and delivers value for money across the organisation. Key responsibilities include:

• Strategy & Framework: Developing and maintaining Northern LGPS’s procurement strategy, policies, and framework, ensuring compliance with public sector legislation (Procurement Act 2023).

• Sourcing & Tenders: Leading competitive sourcing and tender exercises across investment services, technology, operational support, and professional services.

• Evaluation & Contracts: Designing fair, transparent supplier evaluation processes and coordinating contract negotiations in close collaboration with Legal and the Third Party Relationship Manager.

• Value & Efficiency: Identifying opportunities to deliver savings, efficiencies, and cost optimisation across third-party spend while managing procurement budgets.

• Governance & Advisory: Acting as the subject matter expert on public procurement, providing guidance across the organisation and delivering reporting to senior leadership and governance committees.

About You

We are looking for an experienced procurement professional who brings:

• Proven expertise in end-to-end procurement, sourcing, and category management.

• Strong knowledge of public sector procurement legislation, governance, and compliance.

• Experience in competitive tendering, supplier evaluation, and contract negotiation.

• A strong track record of delivering value for money, cost savings, and commercial efficiencies.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

• (Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role).

Why Join Northern LGPS?

As Northern LGPS evolves, we are building a collaborative, open, and trusting culture where people can do their best work. Benefits and features include:

• Competitive salary (Grade C: £80,000 - £100,000)

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support collaboration and colleague wellbeing

• A supportive learning culture focused on professional growth and sustainability

• Commitment to equal opportunities and inclusive working environments