Strategic Procurement Manager

Essential Employment; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Essential Employment seeks a Strategic Procurement Manager in Surrey for a short-term, full-time assignment paid at £500 per day. You will lead strategic procurement planning with a two-year horizon and oversee high-value projects from concept through to contract award and implementation.

You will ensure compliance with Public Procurement Regulations, advise senior stakeholders, drive value for money, and build strong relationships with internal and external partners, representing the

Qualifications

• Proven ability to develop and deliver strategic procurement plans with a horizon of two years.
• Experience leading high-value procurement and commercial projects end-to-end.
• Strong knowledge of public procurement regulations and standing orders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver strategic procurement plans with a two-year horizon for major spend categories.
• Lead complex procurement projects from concept to contract award and implementation.
• Manage procurement exercises for goods, services and works with values often £50m–£100m.
• Ensure compliance with Public Procurement Regulations and Standing Orders.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Stakeholder engagement

Contract management

Public sector procurement

Job description

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

Full time hours on a temporary basis

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, 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.

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