Procurement Manager - Procurement Strategies - 6 months - Primarily Remote - Public Sector

Project overview

Procurement Manager

Project details

Bootle, Glasgow, Leeds, Birmingham, Nottingham, Bristol or Basingstoke

Contract Length: 6 Months

Working Arrangement: Primarily remote, with occasional office attendance

Excellent Rates

*Public Sector Experience and relevant accreditation highly desirable*

*Urgent 6 Month contract - Interviewing and hiring now!*

This is a *UK* Remote based role with an excellent immediate start within a Public Sector organisation working on *Managing end-to-end procurement and contract award processes in accordance with relevant procurement regulations.*

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to manage end-to-end procurement activities and contract award processes. You will work closely with internal stakeholders to develop procurement strategies, run tender exercises, negotiate contracts and ensure procurement activities are delivered efficiently and in accordance with relevant regulations.

The successful candidate will support the organisation in securing the services it needs, maintaining effective supplier relationships and ensuring contracts are managed appropriately throughout their lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Essential Skills and Experience

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• Manage end-to-end procurement and contract award processes in accordance with relevant procurement regulations.
• Support internal stakeholders throughout the procurement and contract management lifecycle.
• Conduct pre-market engagement and develop appropriate procurement strategies.
• Develop statements of service requirements, tender documentation and evaluation criteria.
• Manage procurement exercises, supplier negotiations and contract award activities.
• Ensure contracts are re-competed or extended in line with business requirements and applicable regulations.
• Monitor supplier performance and conduct service reviews where required.
• Oversee contract administration and maintain effective supplier relationships.
• Maintain accurate contract registers, supplier records and contract databases.
• Provide guidance to stakeholders on procurement processes, supplier arrangements and contract management.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver procurement outcomes within agreed timescales.
• Proven experience managing end-to-end procurement processes.
• Experience of contract letting, tender management and supplier selection.
• Knowledge of relevant procurement regulations and procedures.
• Experience developing procurement strategies, service requirements and evaluation approaches.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience supporting contract negotiations and managing supplier performance.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative and contribute effectively as part of a team.
• Start: ASAP
• Duration: 6 Months
• Location: Bootle, Glasgow, Leeds, Birmingham, Nottingham, Bristol or Basingstoke, UK, GB