Senior Procurement Policy & Compliance Manager

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a procurement leader for a hybrid role based in Central London. You will provide assurance over procurement policies and ensure compliance with the Procurement Act 2023. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in public sector procurement, demonstrating strong leadership and policy interpretation skills. This role offers a basic salary range of £70,000 - £75,000 plus bonuses and excellent benefits including subsidised travel.

Benefits

Subsidised travel

Bonus and excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent, or 5 years' experience in relevant subject matter expert role.
• In-depth knowledge of Procurement Act 2023 requirements and guidance.
• Experience of leading compliant procurement in a public, government, or regulated sector.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership over procurement policy, compliance, and governance.
• Ensure procurement activity compliance with Procurement Act 2023.
• Support leadership team in procurement policy interpretation.

Skills

Procurement policy interpretation

Compliance assurance

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Legislative interpretation

Education

Degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

E-tendering tools

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.

Responsibilities

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 (eg. 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.