Procurement Manager

Summary: The Procurement Manager will lead strategic procurement activities within a Public Sector organization in Leicester, focusing on delivering innovative and compliant procurement solutions. This role involves managing high-value and mid-value projects while ensuring alignment with business goals and stakeholder needs. The successful candidate will contribute to procurement strategies and maintain compliance with internal policies and legal requirements. This position offers a 12-month fixed-term contract with a hybrid working arrangement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end procurement for high-value projects (£200,000 to £25 million) and mid-value projects (£25,000 to £200,000), ensuring compliance with legislation and regulations.
• Support low-value procurements (under £25,000), offering expert guidance to teams.
• Contribute to and implement procurement strategies, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Conduct market research to inform decisions, identifying cost drivers and innovations.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, balancing needs with effective risk management.
• Maintain and update the strategic procurement pipeline.
• Ensure all procurements adhere to internal policies and legal requirements.

Key Skills:

• 3 years of experience working in public sector procurement.
• Experience in conducting major procurement exercises across various categories.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Experience in managing contracts and delivering improved supplier performance.
• Proficiency in using procurement software and related tools.
• The ability to analyse data and provide meaningful insights.

Salary (Rate): 51000

City: Leicester

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other