Procurement & Contracts Manager

About the company

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Procurement & Contracts Manager to join a high-profile public sector organisation undergoing a period of growth and development.

Your tasks

This is a key role within the organisation, offering the opportunity to lead procurement and contract management activities, provide commercial expertise to stakeholders, and help shape procurement governance and best practice across the business.

Working closely with internal teams, suppliers and procurement partners, you will act as a trusted advisor, ensuring procurement and contract management activities deliver value for money, manage risk effectively and support organisational objectives.

• Lead and support procurement activity across a diverse portfolio of goods, services and consultancy requirements.
• Act as the organisation's procurement lead, providing expert advice to stakeholders on sourcing strategies, procurement routes and commercial considerations.
• Manage relationships with external procurement service providers and ensure organisational requirements are effectively represented.
• Develop and maintain robust contract management and supplier performance frameworks.
• Monitor supplier performance, identify risks and opportunities, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide commercial support throughout the contract lifecycle, including contract variations, extensions and renewals.
• Develop and enhance procurement policies, procedures and governance arrangements.
• Promote procurement best practice and provide guidance and training to colleagues across the organisation.
• Ensure compliance with relevant procurement legislation, internal policies and governance requirements.
• Prepare reports, briefings and recommendations for senior stakeholders.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:

• Significant experience in procurement, commercial management or contract management within a public sector or regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, governance and best practice.
• Experience of managing supplier relationships and contract performance.
• Ability to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and influence at all levels.
• Experience of developing procurement policies, processes or governance frameworks.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to balance risk, quality and value for money considerations.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Other

£500 - £600 per day via Umbrella 6-month contract, Full-time Hybrid working - 2-3 days per week in the office, Oxford Street, London