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Project Management Office/Procurement Manager

Full TimePermanentNot specifiedAdministration
Posted 15 March 2026Closes 28 April 2026

Job Description

For a full list of responsibilities and requirements or to apply for this great role, please visit the website at searchandselect.com, quoting the reference number: 16383

Automation Risk

Automation probabilityi42%
AI exposure (AIOE)i65%

This role features a mix of augmented and human-centric tasks: while reporting, procurement analytics, and compliance monitoring can be significantly assisted by AI and automation tools, core responsibilities such as staff management, stakeholder engagement, and strategic decision-making require human judgment and interpersonal skills. As a result, the role has moderate automation risk but high exposure to AI augmentation, especially for data-driven and process-oriented functions.

Task analysis

  • Oversee and coordinate all project management office (PMO) activities, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
  • Develop and implement procurement strategies and policies to optimize supplier relationships and cost efficiency.
  • Direct and supervise procurement processes, including tendering, contract negotiation, and supplier performance management.
  • Monitor and report on project and procurement KPIs to senior management, identifying risks and recommending improvements.
  • Manage and mentor PMO and procurement staff, including recruitment, training, and performance evaluation.
  • Liaise with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure alignment with organizational goals and compliance requirements.
  • Prepare and oversee budgets for projects and procurement activities, ensuring adherence to financial controls.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, company policies, and industry standards in all procurement and project activities.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the PMO and procurement functions.

Automatable AI-assisted Human-only

Occupational Classification

✨ Bright Outlook🇬🇧 UK Skilled Worker Visa Eligible
UK SOC2020: 2432Managers and Directors in Business and Other Services
O*NET: 11-1021.00 General and Operations Managers
AI analysis: 16 March 2026

UK Salary Benchmark

Office administrative, office support and other business support activities · ONS ASHE 2024 annual earnings

scale £50k
UK sector median
£34,855
UK sector mean
£49,618
£0£13k£25k£38k

👤 For Candidates

AI & future-of-work guidance

🤖 Enhance with AI

  • Leverage AI tools for procurement analytics and reporting
  • Automate KPI tracking and compliance monitoring with software
  • Use digital platforms to streamline supplier communications

📈 Disruption outlook

12%1 yr
32%5 yrs
55%10 yrs

% risk of significant disruption

🎓 Learn now

📚 For full-time, part-time & evening courses on the Isle of Man, visit University College Isle of Man (UCM)

🏢 For Employers

Strategic hiring options & technology alternatives

🔄 Alternatives

💻 TechnologyProcurement SaaS

Automate tendering and contract analytics workflows

🤖 AI AgentCopilot for Project Reporting

Generate KPI dashboards and compliance summaries automatically

🔀 RestructureHybrid PMO Model

Blend automated analytics with human-led stakeholder management

Recommendation

🔀 Hybrid approach

AI augments analytics; human skills vital for leadership and engagement

Microsoft Copilot & M365

Power BI

Automate procurement and project KPI reporting

Copilot for Excel

Analyse budgets and supplier performance data

Power Automate

Streamline compliance and approval workflows

Key Skills

Project ManagementExpertProcurementExpertStakeholder ManagementAdvancedBudget ManagementAdvancedContract ManagementAdvancedAdministration and ManagementAdvancedReport WritingIntermediateMicrosoft OfficeIntermediateTime ManagementAdvancedCritical ThinkingIntermediateTeamworkIntermediate

Knowledge Areas

Project ManagementProcurement and Supply ChainBusiness AdministrationBudgeting and Resource ManagementRegulatory ComplianceData Analysis and ReportingManagement and LeadershipClient Service and Relationship Management

O*NET Competency Skills

Active ListeningMonitoringReading ComprehensionSpeakingCoordinationCritical ThinkingManagement of Personnel ResourcesSocial PerceptivenessActive LearningComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingPersuasionTime ManagementNegotiationWriting

Alternative Career Paths

Head of Operations90% match

Lead all operational functions of an organization, overseeing multiple departments and strategic initiatives.

Procurement Director85% match

Direct the procurement strategy and supplier management for a large organization.

Program Manager80% match

Oversee complex, multi-project programs and coordinate cross-functional teams.

Business Process Improvement Manager75% match

Drive organizational efficiency through process analysis and optimization initiatives.

Also Consider

🔥 Hot Technologies

In-demand tools for this occupation (O*NET)

Salesforce softwareAmazon Web Services AWS softwareYardi softwareOracle PeopleSoftSAP softwareApple macOSMicrosoft WindowsShell scriptTableau

Work Activities

General work activities from O*NET

  • Working with Computers
  • Getting Information
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  • Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  • Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
  • Processing Information
  • Analyzing Data or Information
  • Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  • Documenting/Recording Information
  • Coaching and Developing Others
  • Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Anthropic Economic Index

Real-world AI adoption data from millions of Claude conversations · Dataset ↗

CC-BY Research

Observed Claude Usage

14%

of conversations

Classic Auto. Risk

16%

Frey & Osborne

Job Zone

4/5

Considerable prep

O*NET Median Salary

£80k

US ref. $101k · fx 0.79

Occupational family: Management

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