Your new company

I am supporting a public sector organisation that delivers essential services and supports key priorities across government and communities. Their commercial function plays a critical role in ensuring public funds are used effectively, transparently, and in accordance with procurement regulations and best practice. As they continue to strengthen their commercial capability, they are seeking a Procurement Manager (Generalist) to deliver high-quality procurement outcomes across a diverse range of categories.

Your new role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to lead and deliver a broad range of procurement activities across goods, services and works. You will be responsible for managing end-to-end procurements, ensuring compliance with PCR15 and Procurement Act 2023 (PA23), making effective use of Crown Commercial Service (CCS) frameworks and other compliant routes to market.
The role offers exposure to a wide variety of commercial projects and the opportunity to influence sourcing strategies that deliver value for money and support organisational objectives.

Key Responsibilities:
Lead and deliver end-to-end procurement processes, from requirements definition and market engagement through to contract award and mobilisation.
Ensure all procurement activity complies with Procurement Act 2023 (PA23), internal governance, and public sector best practice
Develop and implement sourcing strategies across a wide range of categories (goods, services, and works)
Utilise CCS frameworks and other compliant routes to market to deliver efficient and effective procurements
Provide commercial advice and guidance to stakeholders across the organisation
Draft and manage tender documentation, including ITTs, evaluation criteria, and contracts
Support supplier selection, evaluation, and contract negotiation activities
Identify and manage commercial risks throughout the procurement lifecycle
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to deliver successful outcomes
Contribute to continuous improvement of procurement processes, policies, and tools

What you'll need to succeed

You will be a proactive and adaptable procurement professional with experience delivering a broad range of procurement activities in a public sector or regulated environment.

Essential skills and experience:
Proven experience delivering end-to-end procurements across multiple categories
Strong understanding of Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) and/or Public Contracts Regulations
Experience using CCS frameworks and other public sector procurement routes
Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple procurement exercises simultaneously
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Experience in drafting procurement documentation and conducting evaluations
Sound commercial judgement and risk awareness

What you need to do now

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