Your new company

We're partnered with a public sector organisation in the South West to recruit a Procurement Manager to lead on complex procurement initiatives and value for money and compliance. With a strong focus on innovation, compliance, and continuous improvement, this organisation offers a collaborative environment where your expertise will make a real impact.

Your new role

• Leading procurement strategy and complex contract management.
• Manage end-to-end procurement for a set of indirect categories, ranging from call offs to tenders
• Advising senior officers and influencing strategic decisions.
• Driving innovation and best practice across procurement processes.
• Ensuring procurements are run in line with public regulations (PA23)
• Working closely with budget holders to advise on procurement approach and best practice
• Designing and delivering procurement training programmes.

What you'll need to succeed

• MCIPS qualified or equivalent working experience
• In-depth knowledge of public sector procurement regulations and frameworks such as PA23, TPP training would be highly desirable
• Proven experience managing complex procurement projects and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A proactive and strategic mindset with the ability to drive change.

What you'll get in return

• A competitive salary up to £56,000
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements, once per fortnight in office with adhoc travel
• Access to the local government pension scheme, competitive holiday allowance and a wide range of benefits

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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