Strategic Public Sector Procurement Lead

Sellick Partnership; Ringway; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary package

Ongoing professional development

Opportunity to manage high-profile pro

Procurement projects

Job summary

Sellick Partnership is seeking an experienced procurement professional to manage a portfolio of strategic framework agreements, primarily within Building Cleaning and Place-related services. The role is hybrid, with a minimum two days per week in Greater Manchester, supporting the full procurement lifecycle from strategy to contract management.

You will lead category strategies, oversee tenders, manage supplier performance, and mentor junior colleagues in a collaborative, high-profile public

Qualifications

• Experience managing public sector procurements.
• Strong knowledge of procurement regulations and frameworks.
• Contract and supplier management experience.
• Ability to develop procurement and category strategies.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience producing tender documentation and evaluations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Previous mentoring or team support experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead category management strategies and procurement activity.
• Deliver end-to-end public sector tenders and framework renewals.
• Manage supplier relationships, contract performance and compliance.
• Monitor KPIs, commercial controls and framework utilisation.
• Provide procurement advice to stakeholders and members.
• Conduct market engagement and supplier reviews.
• Develop tender documentation and evaluation methodologies.
• Support and mentor junior procurement colleagues.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and best practice initiatives.

Skills

Public sector

Procurement regulations

Contract management

Category strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Tender documentation

Multi-projects

Mentoring

Job description

Sellick Partnership is seeking an experienced procurement professional to manage a portfolio of strategic framework agreements, primarily within Building Cleaning and Place-related services. The role is hybrid, with a minimum two days per week in Greater Manchester, supporting the full procurement lifecycle from strategy to contract management.

You will lead category strategies, oversee tenders, manage supplier performance, and mentor junior colleagues in a collaborative, high-profile public