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Procurement Manager (FTC)

Newcastle upon Tyne Interim £50,000 - £60,000 per year View Job Description
This role offers the opportunity to influence procurement strategy, work closely with senior stakeholders, and lead complex procurement exercises in a regulated environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving commercial value, managing supplier relationships, and supporting ongoing procurement improvement initiatives.
  • Procurement Manager on a fixed-term basis for a large public sector organisation
  • 9 months FTC paying up to £60,000 with 3 days per-week onsite in Newcastle

About Our Client

An established public sector organisation is seeking an experienced procurement professional to support the delivery of strategic sourcing activity across a diverse portfolio of high-value spend categories.

Job Description

  • Lead complex procurement projects from initial requirement through to contract award and implementation.
  • Develop sourcing strategies that balance commercial value, risk management and service delivery objectives.
  • Partner with operational and senior stakeholders to provide commercial guidance and procurement expertise.
  • Manage competitive tender exercises, supplier negotiations and contract award processes.
  • Monitor supplier performance and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements and cost optimisation.
  • Produce procurement recommendations, commercial reports and presentations for senior decision-makers.
  • Support contract lifecycle activity, including renewals, extensions and procurement planning.
  • Ensure procurement activity is compliant with relevant legislation, governance requirements and organisational policies.
  • Contribute to procurement transformation, continuous improvement and category management initiatives.

The Successful Applicant

  • End-to-end public sector procurement.
  • Strategic sourcing and category management.
  • Complex stakeholder management and business partnering.
  • Contract award and supplier relationship management.
  • Infrastructure, construction, engineering, professional services, estates, facilities management and/or IT procurement. NEC/JCT experience is preferred.
  • Development of procurement strategies and routes to market.
  • Application of public procurement regulations.
  • Commercial evaluation, cost analysis and value-for-money assessment.
  • Preparation of procurement reports, business cases and governance paper
  • Strong understanding of public sector procurement governance and best practice.
  • Ability to manage multiple procurements simultaneously within a fast-paced environment.
  • Confident communicator capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels.
  • Commercially focused with a pragmatic and solution-oriented approach.

What's on Offer

Procurement Manager on a fixed-term contract basis for 9 months, paying up to £60,000 for the right candidate. You will be required to be onsite 3 days per week in Newcastle Upon Tyne.

Contact
Ashton Naar
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7133611
Phone number
+441132437744

Job summary

Job function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Indirect Procurement
Sector
Public Sector
Where
Newcastle upon Tyne
Contract type
Interim
Consultant name
Ashton Naar
Consultant phone
+441132437744
Job reference
JN-102026-7133611