Strategic Procurement Lead - Hybrid, 6-Month Contract

Tatton Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tatton Recruitment is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead end-to-end procurement activities across goods and services within a regulated environment. The role is hybrid in the UK and initially a 6-month contract, offering an opportunity to shape supplier relations and governance.

You will manage the full lifecycle from sourcing and tendering to supplier negotiations, contract award and management, while ensuring compliance with public sector regulations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement, sourcing, and contract management.
• Knowledge of public sector procurement regulations, including Procurement Act 2023 and/or PCR 2015.
• Strong commercial, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience using procurement, P2P, and eTendering systems.
• MCIPS qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full procurement lifecycle, including sourcing, tendering, supplier negotiations, contract award, and contract management.
• Ensure compliance with public sector procurement regulations and internal governance requirements.
• Lead commercial evaluations, delivering value for money and mitigating commercial risk.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and provide expert procurement advice.
• Manage supplier performance, contract renewals, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Contract management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Public sector regs

Education

MCIPS (desirable)

Tools

P2P systems

eTendering systems

Job description

Tatton Recruitment is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead end-to-end procurement activities across goods and services within a regulated environment. The role is hybrid in the UK and initially a 6-month contract, offering an opportunity to shape supplier relations and governance.

You will manage the full lifecycle from sourcing and tendering to supplier negotiations, contract award and management, while ensuring compliance with public sector regulations.