Senior Procurement Manager - Central Government

-; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization is looking for a Senior Procurement Manager to oversee procurement processes and contract management. You will be responsible for developing effective commercial strategies and negotiating contracts while coaching a team of commercial staff. Candidates must have a Level 4 MCIPS qualification and experience in managing stakeholder relationships. This is a full-time role with a contract running until April 2026, with the potential for extension, based in Flintshire, UK.

Qualifications

• Proven track record from pre-sourcing to contract management.
• Ability to build positive working relationships.
• Experience in contract negotiation and management.

Responsibilities

• Determine appropriate commercial strategy for projects.
• Lead contract management for various requirement portfolios.
• Negotiate and manage contracts and amendments.
• Coach and mentor commercial staff.
• Conduct assurance and due diligence for commercial activities.

Skills

Procurement process management

Stakeholder engagement

Supplier engagement

MS Office proficiency

Oracle CP&F experience

Education

Level 4 Member of The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS)

Job description

About The Role

Role: Senior Procurement Manager REF 98291

Contract Length: Until End of April 2026 - potential for extension

Location: Flintshire - 60/40% - Would like 100% to begin with

IR35: Inside

Pay Rate to Intermediary: Market Rate

Security Clearance: BPSS

Spinwell is recruiting for a Senior Procurement Manager for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

Responsibilities of the Senior Procurement Manager

• Accountable for determining the appropriate commercial strategy for project requirements. Drafting the strategy plans, commercial management plans and facilitating/delivering it or making recommendations for action to Senior Leadership, ensuring all contracts adhere to procurement regulations and Government policy.
• Lead the management of a requirement or portfolio of requirements and of contract management of contracts of varying risk and complexity ensuring all parties are held accountable to meet their contracted obligations to ensure effective delivery of contract requirements.
• Negotiate terms and pricing, place and manage contracts and contract amendments up to a maximum delegation in accordance with set guidelines outlined in the individual's delegation letter and policy.
• Coach, lead, mentor and / or manage a team of commercial staff.
• Conduct assurance and due diligence of commercial activity within own area of responsibility in order to provide confidence in commercial outcomes. Participate in Peer Reviews as required.

Skills/Experience Senior Procurement Manager Job

To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:

• Proven demonstration of managing a procurement process from pre sourcing to contract management
• Experience in stakeholder and supplier engagement and building positive working relationships.
• Must hold level 4 Member of The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS)
• Proficient in MS Office applications including Word and Excel it would also be advantageous to have experience of Oracle CP&F or other similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

If you are a Senior Procurement Manager, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!

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