Procurement Manager

About the Role

• Develop and implement tailored procurement strategies aligned with client objectives, policy frameworks, and commercial risk profiles. 
• Lead sourcing plans, route-to-market analysis and strategic option assessments. 
• Manage end-to-end procurement delivery, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations (e.g. PCR2015, DSPCR2011, PA2023, SSR2014). 
• Design and deliver market engagement activity, including supplier days, early market conversations, and bidder feedback. 

• Oversee contract mobilisation, performance, and variation management across complex commercial agreements. 
• Draft and negotiate contract documentation, including change controls, extensions, and commercial schedules. 
• Track and manage supplier KPIs, performance scorecards and improvement plans. 
• Drive supplier relationship management (SRM) activities and provide commercial challenge where needed. 

• Lead on procurement governance processes—owning procurement documents, evaluation records, and audit trails. 
• Identify commercial risks and support clients in applying mitigation strategies. 
• Advise on contract structures and regulatory considerations, drawing on internal legal or policy expertise as required. 
• Ensure commercial activity stands up to internal scrutiny, external assurance, and audit. 

• Build strong client relationships through credible advice, high-quality outputs, and reliable delivery. 
• Present commercial recommendations to senior stakeholders in a clear and persuasive manner. 
• Mentor and support junior colleagues—reviewing their work, providing feedback, and promoting learning. 
• Help resource and manage delivery across multiple projects or client accounts. 

• Contribute to the development of internal tools, templates, and commercial playbooks. 
• Keep up to date with market trends, procurement reform and policy developments—applying new thinking to real-world delivery. 
• Support or lead elements of business development activity, such as bids, proposals, and case studies. 

About You

• Degree qualified (or equivalent relevant experience). 
• MCIPS or working towards chartership preferred. 
• Demonstrated ability to manage and deliver complex procurements or frameworks. 
• Sound understanding of public procurement regulations and procurement governance. 
• Experience with post-contract management including supplier performance and dispute resolution. 
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills—confident advising at all levels. 
• Organised, delivery-focused, and comfortable managing competing priorities. 
• Familiar with standard contract forms (e.g. NEC, JCT) and commercial scheduling. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with eSourcing or contract management tools desirable. 
• Demonstrates leadership, integrity, and a proactive mindset—able to mentor and support junior colleagues. 

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