Procurement Manager - 6-month contract

Kardow; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work 2 days/week

Job summary

Kardow in Sheffield is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager for an initial 6-month assignment on a high-value public sector project. You will lead end-to-end tender processes, drive procurement best practice, and manage key supplier relationships while supporting contract management activities.

Role requires PA23 expertise, strong stakeholder management, and the ability to work across internal teams. Hybrid working with 2 days home-based per week is available.

Qualifications

• Proven background in UK public sector procurement with PA23 knowledge.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and stakeholder management skills.
• Contract management experience.
• Experience leading high-value tender processes independently.
• Able to commit to a 6-month contract.
• Willing to commute to the Sheffield office a minimum of 3 days per week.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-value, complex end-to-end tender processes on a new project.
• Drive value for money and procurement best practice across the organisation.
• Run competitive framework call-offs and full open market tender processes.
• Provide strategic procurement advice and guidance to stakeholders.
• Provide leadership to the wider procurement team.
• Manage high-value contracts and supplier relationships.
• Ensure compliance with PA23 and develop process improvements.

Skills

Public sector procurement

PA23 knowledge

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Tender management

6-month contract

Commuting to Sheffield

Communication skills

Leadership

Job description

Your new company

A reputable public-sector organisation in the heart of Sheffield is looking to appoint an experienced Procurement Manager for an initial period of 6 months. The organisation is working on some truly exciting projects across the Sheffield region, and it's a great time to get on board and be a part of the journey.

Your new role

The Procurement Manager will lead on high-value, complex end-to-end tender processes on a new project which has a positive impact on the people and communities of Yorkshire. The role will involve driving value for money and procurement best practice across the organisation, and will involve running competitive framework call-offs and full open market tender processes. You will provide strategic procurement advice and guidance to stakeholders across the organisation, and you will provide leadership to the wider procurement team. You will also be managing high-value contracts and managing business-critical relationships with suppliers, so supplier relationship management skills are key for this role. You will work collaboratively with internal teams to support procurement and contract management activities, all whilst ensuring compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23). As the Procurement Manager, you will strive to develop process improvements which enhance the procurement service delivery.

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven background in UK public sector procurement, with a detailed knowledge of PA23
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and stakeholder management skills
• Contract management experience
• Experience of leading high-value tender processes independently
• Able to commit to a 6-month contract
• Willing to commute to the Sheffield office a minimum of 3 days per week
• Excellent communication skills

What you'll get in return

• A competitive rate of pay between £350-400 per day (umbrella rate)
• Opportunity to work on some unique projects which will have a lasting impact on communities around South Yorkshire
• Hybrid working options with 2 days working from home each week
• A 6-month contract with a reputable public sector employer

Desired Skills and Experience

To be considered for this role, you must be immediately available (or within a week's notice), bring an extensive public sector procurement background with knowledge of PA23, and have excellent stakeholder management skills.