Procurement Lead Location: Glebe Street, ST4 1RN Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 7+ months Working Hours: Mon Fri, 09 00 Pay Rate: £ 271.57 Per Day Job Ref: (phone number removed) Job Responsibilities Lead procurement activity as part of the ERP programme Manage and reconcile complex procurement and contract data Ensure compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 and internal governance requirements Work with SAP Ariba and S/4HANA to support procurement processes Maintain and update contract registers within a regulated environment Produce clear reports using Excel, Power BI and related tools Engage effectively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers Support delivery within a fast-paced and high-pressure environment Person Specification Must-Have Requirements Proven experience in local government procurement Strong knowledge of procurement systems used in the public sector Experience working with SAP Ariba and SAP S/4HANA Understanding of the Procurement Act 2023 and compliance obligations Ability to analyse, reconcile and interpret complex data Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI and related reporting tools Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to work flexibly to meet changing business needs Nice-to-Have Requirements Experience working with contract register databases Previous involvement in large-scale ERP or transformation programmes DISCLAIMER: By applying for this vacancy, you con