Strategic Procurement Manager

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD in Surrey is seeking a Strategic Procurement Manager on a full-time temporary basis. You will develop strategic procurement plans, lead high-value procurement projects, and ensure compliance with regulations while advising senior stakeholders on market opportunities.

The role emphasizes driving value for money, supplier engagement, and social value through procurement activities, with the opportunity to influence procurement services across the partnership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver strategic procurement plans with a two-year horizon for a major spend category.
• Lead complex, high-value procurement and commercial projects from concept through to contract award and implementation.
• Manage procurement exercises for goods, services, and works with values £50m–£100m.
• Ensure compliance with Public Procurement Regulations, Standing Orders, and relevant legislation.
• Advise Directors and senior stakeholders on procurement strategy and routes to market.
• Drive continuous improvement and value for money through procurement solutions.
• Deliver social value objectives through procurement aligned with policies.
• Lead market analysis, supplier engagement, and strategic sourcing across categories.
• Monitor delivery, savings, and outcomes and report them accurately.
• Build strong relationships with internal clients, suppliers, and external partners.
• Represent the organisation at regional and national procurement forums and events.
• Contribute to the development of procurement services across the partnership.

Job description

Strategic Procurement Manager needed in Surrey Paying £500 per day ref 140141

Full time hours on a temporarybasis

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver strategic procurement plans with a two-year planning horizon for a major spend category.
• Lead complex, high-value procurement and commercial projects from concept through to contract award and implementation.
• Manage procurement exercises covering goods, services, and works contracts, often with values ranging from £50m to £100m.
• Ensure compliance with Public Procurement Regulations, Procurement Standing Orders, and relevant legislation.
• Advise Directors, Heads of Service, and senior stakeholders on procurement strategy, commercial opportunities, and routes to market.
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and value for money through effective procurement solutions.
• Deliver social value objectives through procurement activity in line with policies.
• Lead category management activities including market analysis, commercial assessments and supplier engagement, and strategic sourcing.
• Monitor project delivery, procurement benefits, savings, and outcomes, ensuring these are accurately reported.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal clients, suppliers, elected members, and external partners.
• Represent the organisation at regional and national procurement forums and industry events.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of procurement services across the partnership.

Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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