Senior Strategic Procurement Lead - Public Sector

Civic Recruitment Limited; Reigate; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 Month Contract

Bi-Weekly Pay

Opportunity to lead high-value procure

Senior-level role with substantial影

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a seasoned Senior Procurement Manager for a 5-month contract to lead a major public sector procurement initiative in Surrey. You will craft strategies, oversee tenders and contracts, and advise senior stakeholders while ensuring compliance with procurement laws.

The role requires extensive senior procurement experience, knowledge of regulations, and a strong track record in large-scale procurements. A CIPS Level 5 qualification or equivalent is preferred.

Qualifications

• Extensive senior procurement experience in public or private sector.
• Knowledge of Public Procurement Regulations, Category Management, Commercial Contracting, Procurement Best Practices.
• Proven track record in leading high-value, complex procurement projects.
• Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in developing procurement strategies and business cases.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and achieve strategic objectives.
• CIPS Level 5 qualification or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex procurement initiatives from strategic planning to contract finalisation.
• Formulate and implement category and procurement strategies.
• Oversee major contracts and procurements (£50m–£100m+).
• Provide strategic advice to senior stakeholders on market approaches.
• Lead tendering, evaluation, and contract award processes.
• Ensure adherence to procurement legislation and governance standards.
• Deliver value for money, cost savings, and social value outcomes.
• Mentor a small procurement team.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and partner organisations.
• Support change management and continuous improvement.

Skills

Senior procurement experience

Public procurement regulations

Category management

Commercial contracting

Procurement best practices

Stakeholder management

Strategic procurement planning

Education

CIPS Level 5 qualification

Job description

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a seasoned Senior Procurement Manager for a 5-month contract to lead a major public sector procurement initiative in Surrey. You will craft strategies, oversee tenders and contracts, and advise senior stakeholders while ensuring compliance with procurement laws.

The role requires extensive senior procurement experience, knowledge of regulations, and a strong track record in large-scale procurements. A CIPS Level 5 qualification or equivalent is preferred.