Senior Procurement & Contracts Manager - Professional Services

London Temporary £44,000 - £53,000 per year View Job Description
This role is a unique opportunity for a Senior Procurement and Contracts Manager specialised in Professional Services to lead the procurement and supply chain department in a well known Public Sector organisation. The successful candidate will be instrumental in managing high-value contracts and leading procurement strategies.
  • Large Public Sector Organisation in London
  • Flexible hybrid working

About Our Client

The organisation is one of the largest Public Sector organisations in the country, employing over 5,000 staff members. They play a vital role in serving the community by ensuring public safety and wellbeing.

Job Description

  • Developing and implementing innovative procurement strategies
  • Managing high-value contracts and supplier relationships
  • Ensuring procurement practices adhere to public sector regulations
  • Timely production of compliant sourcing plans and contract awards
  • Ongoing supplier performance and risk management
  • Development of market analysis and multi-year category plans in pursuit of the team's transformation plan
  • Use and promotion of procurement data analytics and MI.
  • Driving cost-saving initiatives
  • Collaborating with stakeholders to understand their procurement needs
  • Monitoring supplier performance and enforcing contractual obligations

The Successful Applicant

A successful Senior Procurement and Contracts Manager should have:

  • Expertise in managing high-value contracts and supplier relationships
  • It is essential that the successful candidate has professional services experience in L&D training
  • Strong knowledge of public sector procurement regulations
  • Experience in developing and implementing procurement strategies
  • Proven leadership skills with the ability to mentor a team
  • Strong negotiation skills and the ability to drive cost-saving initiatives
  • A degree in business, finance or related field

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary ranging from £45000 to £53,000 per year
  • The opportunity to work in one of the world's leading firefighting and rescue organisations
  • A supportive and inclusive work environment
  • Comprehensive benefits package to be discussed during the interview process



We encourage all qualified candidates to apply for this unique and rewarding opportunity in the public sector.

Contact
Callum Robson
Quote job ref
JN-082024-6515452
Phone number
+44 113 243 7729

Job summary

Job function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Indirect Procurement
Sector
Public Sector
Location
London
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Callum Robson
Consultant phone
+44 113 243 7729
Job reference
JN-082024-6515452