Procurement Manager8 Months£61/Hr Inside IR35 Until March 2027 Location, Reading HybridClearance: SC We are seeking a Procurement Manager for our Government client based in Reading. This role will be a mix of office and remote based working.This role is inside IR35 - Due to the service of the role it will now be based on an Umbrella solution.Clearance: SCRole Profile: Develop and implement category strategies for defined areas, balancing short- and long-term objectives to support business priorities, deliver efficiencies, and achieve cost savings in collaboration with stakeholders.Support and deliver strategic sourcing activities in line with agreed category strategies and preferred supplier lists, including managing RFx processes, supplier evaluation and selection, contract negotiation, award, and handover to the business, in accordance with organisational policies and requirements.Contribute to supplier relationship management for key suppliers, including segmentation, contract management, risk identification and mitigation, and performance monitoring.Monitor and drive supplier performance, ensuring adherence to contractual obligations through the use of performance scorecards, key performance indicators (KPIs), and service level agreements (SLAs), and secure appropriate remedies where suppliers fail to meet agreed standards.Support the development of supplier value through the planning and preparation of external review meetings with key suppliers, including management and