Procurement Manager

Procurement & Contract Manager – FTC

Are you an experienced procurement professional looking for a role offering flexible working and a strong benefits package?

We are looking for a Procurement & Contract Manager to lead and deliver procurement and contract management activity across the organisation. This is a varied role combining strategic and operational procurement, supplier management, contract governance and commercial support.

Location: Oxfordshire – Mainly Home Based (you will be based in or close to Oxfordshire)

Contract: Fixed Term Contract until March 2028

Hours: 30 hours per week, paid for 37.5 hours

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000

Benefits: 16% pension contribution (including 12% employer contribution) | 23 days holiday

Overview of the Role

• Leading end-to-end procurement and competitive tender exercises.
• Developing procurement strategies and ensuring compliance with the Procurement Act 2023.
• Managing contracts throughout their lifecycle, including extensions, variations and renewals.
• Managing supplier performance, KPIs and relationships.
• Providing expert procurement and commercial advice to managers and senior leaders.
• Identifying opportunities for cost savings, efficiencies and improved value for money.
• Managing procurement risks, governance and compliance.
• Supporting social value and sustainability objectives through procurement.
• Preparing reports, business cases and governance papers for senior stakeholders and Boards.

About You

• Proven experience within procurement, commercial or contract management.
• Experience leading end-to-end procurement exercises and tender processes.
• Strong contract management and supplier performance experience.
• Knowledge of public sector procurement principles and ideally the Procurement Act 2023.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organisational and project management abilities.
• Experience managing multiple procurement projects in a fast-paced environment.
• CIPS Level 4 or equivalent procurement qualification is desirable.

What's on Offer?

• FTC until March 2028
• 30-hour working week, paid for 37.5 hours
• 16% pension contribution – including 12% employer contribution
• 23 days holiday
• Mainly home-based working
• A varied procurement and contract management role with significant stakeholder exposure
• Opportunity to contribute to social value, sustainability and organisational objectives