Public Sector Procurement Manager — Strategic Sourcing

Michael Page; Newcastle upon Tyne; Presencial; GBP 54 000 - 66 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Michael Page is seeking an experienced procurement professional to support strategic sourcing across a diverse portfolio of high-value spend categories within a public sector client.

The role is on-site in Newcastle Upon Tyne, 3 days per week, on a 9-month fixed-term contract, with a salary up to £60,000 per year. You will lead complex procurement exercises and partner with senior stakeholders to deliver commercial value.

Qualificações

• Lead procurement projects from initial requirement through to contract award and implementation.
• Develop sourcing strategies that balance commercial value, risk management and service delivery objectives.
• Partner with operational and senior stakeholders to provide commercial guidance and procurement expertise.
• Manage competitive tender exercises, supplier negotiations and contract award processes.
• Monitor supplier performance and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements and cost optimisation.
• Produce procurement recommendations, commercial reports and presentations for senior decision-makers.
• Support contract lifecycle activity, including renewals, extensions and procurement planning.
• Ensure procurement activity is compliant with relevant legislation, governance requirements and organisational policies.
• Contribute to procurement transformation, continuous improvement and category management initiatives.

Responsabilidades

• Lead procurement projects from initial requirement through to contract award and implementation.
• Develop sourcing strategies that balance commercial value, risk management and service delivery objectives.
• Partner with operational and senior stakeholders to provide commercial guidance and procurement expertise.
• Manage competitive tender exercises, supplier negotiations and contract award processes.
• Monitor supplier performance and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements and cost optimisation.
• Produce procurement recommendations, commercial reports and presentations for senior decision-makers.
• Support contract lifecycle activity, including renewals, extensions and procurement planning.
• Ensure procurement activity is compliant with relevant legislation, governance requirements and organisational policies.
• Contribute to procurement transformation, continuous improvement and category management initiatives.

Conhecimentos

Public sector procurement

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Supplier relationship management

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Michael Page is seeking an experienced procurement professional to support strategic sourcing across a diverse portfolio of high-value spend categories within a public sector client.

The role is on-site in Newcastle Upon Tyne, 3 days per week, on a 9-month fixed-term contract, with a salary up to £60,000 per year. You will lead complex procurement exercises and partner with senior stakeholders to deliver commercial value.