We're looking for a Procurement Manager for a public sector organisation, based in Leeds (hybrid), on an initial 6 month contract running to March 2027, paying up to £600 per day (Inside IR35).
This is a hybrid role with an expectation to attend the office in Leeds around 3 days a week.
You can be work from Manchester or Blackpool as a location if it is more convenient.
The successful Procurement Manager will support both BAU external resource management and a strategic resourcing programme.
You'll run operational and programme-based procurement activity, manage supplier relationships and performance, and work closely with Legal, Finance and business stakeholders to keep procurement compliant.
You will need proven experience in the following:
- End-to-end procurement and sourcing, with strong sourcing capability
- Delivering procurements under the Procurement Act 2023 (PA2023) and PCR 2015
- Contract management and strategic supplier engagement
- Running further competitions through frameworks (CCS/GCF-style)
- Business case development and working within governance processes
- Building productive relationships across business areas and with external suppliers
The following would be beneficial:
Central government procurement experience
Procuring digital services and digital specialists
Professional Services category experience
Knowledge of national training and implementation relating to the Procurement Act 2023
Interested? Please apply below.
- Procurement Manager
- Sourcing Manager
- Commercial Manager
- PA2023
- PCR 2015
- Contract Management
- Supplier Relationship Management
- CCS Frameworks
- Public Sector Procurement
- Leeds
- Hybrid
- Contract
- Inside IR35