Service Manager Procurement & Payments

Triumph Consultants Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Triumph Consultants Limited in Newcastle is seeking a Service Manager - Procurement to lead the organisation's corporate procurement function, shaping strategy and driving value-for-money outcomes.

This role requires extensive public-sector procurement experience, regulatory knowledge, and a proven ability to deliver transformation through compliant procurement solutions, stakeholder engagement and strong supplier governance.

Qualifications

• Significant senior-level procurement management experience in a large, complex organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the corporate procurement service, delivering high-quality, value-driven procurement activity.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies, policies, procedures and operating models.
• Ensure compliance with procurement legislation, including the Procurement Act 2023 and Provider Selection Regime.
• Drive procurement transformation, service improvement and change programmes.
• Provide expert procurement advice to senior leaders and governance boards.
• Lead supplier relationship management, contract governance and commercial risk management.
• Deliver measurable savings and value-for-money outcomes across procurement categories.
• Champion social value, sustainability and community wealth building in procurement.

Job description

Job Title: Service Manager - Procurement

Location: Newcastle

Sector: Public Sector

Ref: 8334

Rate: £274.39 per day PAYE (Flexible Holiday Pay Options)

Contract: 6 Months

Working Pattern: 37 Hours per Week

Hybrid Working: Hybrid arrangement available

The Role

Our client, a large and complex public sector organisation, is seeking an experienced Procurement leader to provide strategic and operational management of its corporate procurement function. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior procurement professional to lead service delivery, drive transformation, ensure legislative compliance, and embed commercial best practice across the organisation.

The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping procurement strategy, improving outcomes, delivering value for money, and supporting organisational priorities through innovative and compliant procurement solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the corporate procurement service, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, customer-focused and value-driven procurement activity.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies, policies, procedures and operating models aligned to organisational objectives.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant procurement legislation, including the Procurement Act 2023, Provider Selection Regime and associated regulations.
• Drive procurement transformation, service improvement and change programmes to enhance performance and efficiency.
• Provide expert procurement advice and guidance to senior leaders, directors, elected members and governance boards.
• Lead supplier relationship management, contract governance arrangements and commercial risk management activities.
• Deliver measurable savings, efficiencies and value-for-money outcomes across a diverse range of procurement categories.
• Champion social value, sustainability, ethical procurement and community wealth building principles throughout procurement activity.

You Will Need (Essential Requirements)

• Significant senior-level procurement management experience within a large and complex organisation, ideally within local government, the wider public sector or another regulated environment.
• Extensive knowledge of public procurement legislation, including the Procurement Act 2023, Provider Selection Regime and associated regulatory frameworks.
• Proven experience leading procurement transformation programmes, service improvements and organisational change initiatives.
• Demonstrable experience advising senior stakeholders, executive leadership teams, elected members and governance bodies.
• Strong track record of leading high-performing procurement teams and delivering commercial, operational and strategic outcomes.

Desirable Experience

• Professional procurement qualification (CIPS or equivalent).
• Experience working within a local authority environment.
• Knowledge of social value frameworks and sustainable procurement practices.
• Experience managing complex supplier portfolios and strategic contract arrangements.
• Understanding of regional procurement partnerships and collaborative procurement models.