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Snr. Procurement Specialist

Sheffield Permanent £55,000 - £65,000 per year View Job Description
This role focuses on procurement and supply chain management within the public sector, ensuring efficient and effective sourcing and supplier management. Based in Sheffield, you will play a key part in supporting the organisation's operations by delivering value through strategic procurement.
  • lead complex, high-value public procurement activity
  • Deliver compliant procurement processes that support strategic decisions

About Our Client

This organisation is a government-owned economic development institution that works to improve access to finance for smaller businesses across the UK, supporting growth, innovation, regional development, and investment through a network of delivery partners rather than lending directly in most cases. As a publicly owned body, it operates within the wider public sector landscape, aligning its activities with government policy objectives, managing public funds responsibly, and helping to address market gaps where private finance may be limited. Its role is to stimulate economic growth, increase the availability and diversity of funding options for businesses, and support broader public policy goals such as productivity, levelling up, sustainability, and job creation.

Job Description

  • Develop and implement procurement strategies to achieve cost savings and operational efficiency.
  • Manage supplier relationships, ensuring compliance and high-quality service delivery.
  • Lead tender processes and negotiate contracts to secure the best terms for the organisation.
  • Monitor and analyse procurement data to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Ensure adherence to public sector procurement regulations and policies.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and provide procurement solutions.
  • Support the development and implementation of supply chain processes and systems.
  • Provide guidance and expertise on procurement best practices to the wider team.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Snr. Procurement Specialist should have:

  • Proven experience in procurement and supply chain management, ideally within the public sector.
  • Strong knowledge of procurement regulations and compliance requirements.
  • Excellent negotiation and contract management skills.
  • Ability to analyse data and make informed decisions.
  • Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Familiarity with procurement systems and tools.
  • A relevant qualification in procurement or supply chain management is desirable.

What's on Offer

  • Permanent position based in Sheffield.
  • Salary between £55,000 and £65,000, dependent on the level of experience.
  • Standard benefits package.



If you're interested in this role, apply now.

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Contact
Hannah Quinn-Hill
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7088150
Phone number
+441132437702

Job summary

Job function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Indirect Procurement
Sector
Public Sector
Where
Sheffield
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Hannah Quinn-Hill
Consultant phone
+441132437702
Job reference
JN-082026-7088150