Strategic Public Sector Procurement Lead (Hybrid)

Michael Page; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is assisting a public sector organisation in Northampton to appoint a Senior Procurement Officer. The role focuses on strategic procurement advice and end-to-end procurement management to support the corporate plan and priority objectives.

You will partner with service and contract managers, ensuring robust processes, compliance, and value for money while supporting service redesign and innovation projects.

Qualifications

• Commercial mindset and ability to deliver value in procurement projects.
• Experience in strategic procurement and contract management in complex environments.
• Strong knowledge of procurement legislation and policy.
• Proven stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic procurement advice on large programmes and projects over 100K in value.
• Guide senior officers and directors in delivering service objectives through procurement strategies and evaluation tools.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with UK legislation, regulations, and best practice.
• Influence contract specifications and evaluation criteria to deliver outcomes and reduce cost while mitigating risk.
• Advise internal and external stakeholders to ensure adherence to Procurement Regulations and Social Value Policy.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders to identify future procurement needs and ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Commercial mindset

Procurement strategy

Contract management

Strategic sourcing

Stakeholder management

Public sector procurement

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Michael Page is assisting a public sector organisation in Northampton to appoint a Senior Procurement Officer. The role focuses on strategic procurement advice and end-to-end procurement management to support the corporate plan and priority objectives.

You will partner with service and contract managers, ensuring robust processes, compliance, and value for money while supporting service redesign and innovation projects.