Senior Procurement Policy & Compliance Manager

Lord Search & Selection; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Procurement Lead for a hybrid role in Central London. This position provides leadership and assurance over procurement policy and compliance, ensuring alignment with the Procurement Act 2023. Candidates must have a degree or equivalent experience in procurement. Key responsibilities include interpreting procurement policies and supporting senior leadership compliance. The role offers a salary of £70,000 - £75,000 plus bonus and benefits, presenting an exciting opportunity for those with strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Subsidised travel

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in relevant procurement roles.
• In-depth knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 requirements.
• Experience leading compliant procurement in regulated sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance and governance over procurement policy.
• Ensure procurement activities adhere to the Procurement Act 2023.
• Act as focal point for procurement policy interpretation.

Skills

Leadership in procurement

Compliance assurance

Stakeholder management

Judgement and credibility

Education

Degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Central London Office, Hybrid role (50/50)

£70,000 - £75,000 basic salary range, plus Bonus & Excellent Benefits (including subsidised travel)

This is an exciting time to join this high-profile business, as they embark on a planned range of growth and investment.

You will be responsible for providing leadership, authority, and assurance over procurement policy, compliance, and governance. The role ensures that all procurement activity is fully compliant with the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23), associated secondary legislation and statutory guidance, mandated procurement requirements, and wider central government procurement policy.

You will be the focal point for procurement policy interpretation, horizon scanning, and compliance assurance, supporting the leadership team and providing confidence to senior leaders, auditors, and other bodies that procurement activity is compliant, transparent, and auditable.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Degree or equivalent, or 5 years' experience in relevant subject matter expert role
• In-depth knowledge of Procurement Act 2023 requirements and guidance.
• Demonstrable experience of leading compliant procurement in a public, government, or regulated sector.
• Proven experience in procurement policy, compliance, governance, or assurance roles within a public or regulated sector.
• Experience of interpreting legislative and policy change and translating it into practical organisational guidance.
• Experience of procurement systems supporting transparency, audit, and governance.
• Strong judgement, credibility, and senior stakeholder presence.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Qualified, or working towards membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS).
• Procure to pay and Finance systems experience (e.g. SAP).
• E-tendering tools knowledge.
• High level of program management skills.

How to Apply

Please apply with your CV and details of current remuneration, quoting reference 10256