Senior Digital & IT Procurement Lead (9-Month FTC)

Michael Page; Salford; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an experienced Senior Category Manager/Procurement Manager for a National public sector organisation in the North West. This 9-month FTC focuses on Digital and IT procurement, requiring PA23 compliance and strong leadership experience.

The role involves leading complex tenders, stakeholder engagement, and delivering value across multiple projects with a national footprint. Salaries up to £65,000 are offered for the right candidate with proven leadership.

Qualifications

• Significant public sector procurement experience, ideally within the NHS.
• Strong understanding and practical application of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23).
• Proven experience managing procurement activity across Digital, IT or Technology categories.
• Experience leading complex tenders, frameworks or strategic procurement programmes.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior audiences.
• Experience working with suppliers across technology and digital services markets.
• Ability to manage multiple projects within a fast-paced environment.
• Previous team leadership, mentoring or line management experience is highly desirable and will attract the upper end of the salary band.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex procurement projects and framework activities across Digital and IT categories.
• Manage procurement activity through the full lifecycle, including tender management, governance, stakeholder engagement and implementation.
• Support the delivery and go-live of strategic digital procurement initiatives.
• Work closely with key stakeholders to identify procurement solutions that deliver value, efficiencies and service improvements.
• Provide commercial and procurement guidance to senior leaders and procurement teams across a national footprint.
• Develop and maintain effective supplier relationships, leading negotiations and ensuring successful contract outcomes.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery against agreed objectives and timescales.
• Support and mentor colleagues within the procurement function, helping to develop capability and best practice.
• For candidates with leadership experience, provide line management and strategic direction to a high-performing procurement team.

Skills

Public sector procurement

NHS experience

Stakeholder management

Digital/IT procurement

Leadership experience

Job description

Michael Page is seeking an experienced Senior Category Manager/Procurement Manager for a National public sector organisation in the North West. This 9-month FTC focuses on Digital and IT procurement, requiring PA23 compliance and strong leadership experience.

The role involves leading complex tenders, stakeholder engagement, and delivering value across multiple projects with a national footprint. Salaries up to £65,000 are offered for the right candidate with proven leadership.