Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsSenior Procurement Specialist with a growing public sector organisationFlexible and hybrid working, paying up to £65,000 for the right candidate.About Our ClientA rapidly growing public sector organisation delivering an increasingly important role in supporting business investment, access to finance and economic growth across South Yorkshire.Job DescriptionReporting to the Associate Director of Commercial, you'll take ownership of end-to-end procurement projects, leading complex above-threshold public sector procurements from strategy development through to contract award and mobilisation.Key responsibilities include:Leading complex public procurement exercises in compliance with current UK procurement legislation.Developing commercially robust sourcing and procurement strategies.Advising senior stakeholders on procurement options, commercial risks and value-for-money considerations.Designing tender documentation, evaluation methodologies and supplier selection processes.Driving best practice in commercial governance, procurement compliance and supplier engagement.Supporting the organisation's ongoing implementation of UK procurement reform.Identifying opportunities for efficiencies, commercial improvement and optimisation across the procurement portfolio.The Successful ApplicantThe successful candidate will have proven experience in public sector procurement operating at a senior level, taking ownership of the full procurement lifecycle and will be commercial minded.Experience required:Extensive experience leading complex public sector procurement exercises.Strong knowledge of UK public procurement legislation and procurement governance.Proven experience managing high-value and strategically important sourcing projects.Significant experience procuring professional services.The ability to engage, challenge and influence senior stakeholders.Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance compliance with practical commercial outcomes.What's on OfferSalary of £55,000 to £65,000, dependent on the level of experience.15% bonusFlexible working arrangements, with 40% of time spent onsite in Sheffield Centre38 days of holiday leave.Opportunity to work abroad for 25 days annually.If you're interested in this role, apply now.This advert will close 2nd September.ContactAshton NaarQuote job refJN-082026-7092358Phone number+441132437744Job summaryJob functionProcurement & Supply ChainSubsectorIndirect ProcurementSectorPublic SectorWhereSheffieldContract typePermanentConsultant nameAshton NaarConsultant phone+441132437744Job referenceJN-082026-7092358
