Sue Ross Recruitment are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a public sector organisation for an experienced Procurement Manager to join their team on a 3-month fixed-term contract.

This is an extremely interesting opportunity for a procurement professional with strong public sector experience to take ownership of a busy procurement function, ensuring compliant, efficient and value-driven procurement activity across a diverse portfolio of projects and services.

The Role - Reporting to the Head of Procurement, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of procurement activity, providing expert advice and guidance to colleagues across the organisation while ensuring compliance with legislation, policies and procedures.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing end-to-end procurement and tendering activities across a range of goods and services.
• Leading procurement exercises from specification through to evaluation, award and contract implementation.
• Working closely with Contract Management, Programme Management and Legal teams to draft contracts, variations, extensions and closure documentation.
• Supporting supplier engagement and developing effective supplier relationship management practices.
• Driving procurement best practice, process improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Developing procurement pipelines and management information reporting to identify opportunities for spend consolidation and improved value for money.
• Providing professional procurement advice to stakeholders and senior leaders across the organisation.
• Supervising and supporting a Procurement Officer.

About You - To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Significant procurement experience, ideally gained within the public sector or local government environment.
• A recognised procurement or contract management qualification.
• Strong knowledge of procurement legislation, governance and contract management.
• Experience leading complex tendering exercises and procurement projects.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience producing procurement reports, tender documentation and presentations.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance compliance, risk and value for money considerations.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

What's on Offer?

3-Month Fixed Term Contract
£26.00 per hour plus holiday pay
Hybrid working arrangement
Immediate opportunity within a high-profile public sector organisation
Collaborative and supportive working environment

If you are an experienced procurement professional available immediately and looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV through Sue Ross Recruitment. Unfortunately due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Please assume that if you do not hear from us within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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