Role: Procurement Manager Salary/Rate: £70-77 per hr inside IR35 Location: Hybrid, Reading Contract Duration: 18-monthsWe are currently looking for a Procurement Manager for our government client.This Procurement Manager role is hybrid, based between working 2 days per week on site in Reading and the remainder of the week working remotely. There is no further flexibility with the on-site requirement.The contract for the Procurement Manager position is for 18-months, with potential to extend, operating inside IR35.Security Clearance: Security Check ("SC Clearance")This role is inside IR35 - Due to the service of the role, it will now be based on an Umbrella solution.Essential skills/experience required:Proven procurement and strategic sourcing experience within the public sector, including use of Government frameworksStrong working knowledge of PA23 and PCR, with demonstrable compliance in complex procurement environmentsExperience managing NEC contractsEffective stakeholder management skills across internal teams, suppliers and government/commercial partnersPractical experience in supplier relationship management, including supplier segmentation, performance and risk managementAbility to identify, assess and mitigate contract and supplier risk, including quality, HSE, environmental and supply chain resilienceTrack record of developing and implementing supplier strategies and robust contract control/reporting systemsExposure to Jaegger or similar e-procurement systems (desirab