Senior Public Sector Procurement Lead — £50m+ Contracts (5mo)

Civic Recruitment Limited; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 Month Contract

Bi-Weekly Pay

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a seasoned Senior Procurement Manager on a 5-month contract to drive complex public sector procurement initiatives in Surrey. You will craft strategies, oversee major tenders and guide senior stakeholders on commercial solutions to achieve value for money.

The role requires extensive senior procurement experience, deep regulatory knowledge, and a proven track record in delivering high-value projects.

Qualifications

• Extensive senior procurement experience in either the public or private sector.
• In-depth knowledge of Public Procurement Regulations, Category Management, Commercial Contracting and Procurement Best Practices.
• Proven track record in leading high-value and complex procurement projects.
• Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Experience in developing procurement strategies and business cases.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and achieve strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead complex procurement initiatives from strategic planning to contract finalization.
• Formulate and implement category and procurement strategies.
• Oversee major contracts and procurements ranging from £50m to £100m+.
• Provide strategic advice to senior stakeholders on market approaches and commercial solutions.
• Lead the tendering, evaluation and contract award processes.
• Ensure adherence to procurement legislation and internal governance standards.
• Achieve value for money, cost savings and social value outcomes.
• Manage and mentor a small procurement team.
• Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and partner organisations.
• Support change management, transformation and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Senior procurement leadership

Public procurement regulations

Category management

Commercial contracting

Stakeholder management

Education

CIPS Level 5 qualification or equivalent

Job description

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a seasoned Senior Procurement Manager on a 5-month contract to drive complex public sector procurement initiatives in Surrey. You will craft strategies, oversee major tenders and guide senior stakeholders on commercial solutions to achieve value for money.

The role requires extensive senior procurement experience, deep regulatory knowledge, and a proven track record in delivering high-value projects.