The Role
Working closely with Directors and senior leadership teams, you will provide strategic procurement support, oversee complex procurement activity, and ensure commercial best practice is embedded across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with senior stakeholders to develop and manage procurement plans.
- Lead end-to-end procurement exercises in line with current legislation.
- Provide commercial advice on procurement strategy, contract management and supplier performance.
- Monitor contract spend, governance and compliance.
- Support supplier relationship management and contract performance reviews.
- Deliver procurement training and guidance to internal stakeholders.
- Ensure procurement activity represents best value and minimises commercial risk.
- Drive continuous improvement across procurement processes and systems.
About You
We're looking for someone who has:
Significant procurement experience.
Strong knowledge of Government Commercial standards and procurement legislation.
Experience managing complex procurement projects independently.
Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
Contract and supplier management experience.
Ideally CIPS Level 4 qualified (or working towards) with substantial procurement experience.
Strong commercial awareness and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
What's on Offer
12-month contract
Competitive day rate
Immediate start available
Hybrid working - just 1 day per week in the office
Opportunity to work on high-profile procurement projects within a large public sector organisation