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Procurement Manager (FTC)

York Temporary £50,000 - £55,000 per year View Job Description
The Procurement Manager will oversee procurement activities, this role will offer forward thinking insight across a specific category. You will provide insight and support with PA23 and how best to adhere to the latest public sector regulations in a fast-paced regulated environment.
  • Procurement Manager role with a public sector organisation on a 12 month FTC
  • Offering hybrid working with 3 days per week on site in York

About Our Client

This is an established public sector organisation, who operate on a national level. They are going through a large digital transformation, utilising technology and being customer focused.

Job Description

  • Developing and implementing category and sourcing strategies for a large, regulated organisation, delivering value-for-money outcomes across both below-threshold and regulated procurement activity, including procurements conducted under the Procurement Act 2023.
  • Ensuring procurement and contract strategies align with organisational governance, regulatory requirements and wider commercial objectives.
  • Conducting market and supply chain analysis across UK and international markets to identify opportunities for innovation, cost optimisation, risk mitigation and service improvement.
  • Leading complex end-to-end procurement exercises, including tender development, supplier engagement, evaluation, moderation and contract award, maintaining robust audit trails and governance throughout.
  • Negotiating and establishing commercial agreements across a range of categories, ensuring appropriate contractual protections, stakeholder requirements and operational objectives are achieved.
  • Managing procurement activity in accordance with relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks, including Procurement Act 2023 requirements, transparency obligations and organisational compliance standards.
  • Supporting the implementation and optimisation of procurement and contract management processes through ERP and digital procurement systems, driving improved data quality, reporting and commercial controls.
  • Partnering with business and technology stakeholders to deliver strategic sourcing activity across digital, technology and operational service categories.

The Successful Applicant

  • Proven end-to-end procurement experience within complex, regulated environments, with strong knowledge of Procurement Act 2023 requirements.
  • Experience developing and delivering procurement and category strategies across technology, digital and business services spend.
  • Strong commercial, contract management and negotiation skills, delivering value-for-money outcomes and effective supplier relationships.
  • Experience using ERP, eTendering and contract management systems to support sourcing, governance and reporting activities.
  • Sound understanding of procurement legislation, commercial contracts, framework agreements and supplier evaluation methodologies.

What's on Offer

This is an exciting time to join this organisation, this is a 12 month fixed-term contract supporting an established procurement team. You will be based in York, offering hybrid working, and a salary starting at £52,000.

Contact
Ashton Naar
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7056156
Phone number
+441132437744

Job summary

Job function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Indirect Procurement
Sector
Public Sector
Location
York
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Ashton Naar
Consultant phone
+441132437744
Job reference
JN-072026-7056156