Strategic Public Sector Procurement Manager

Aspect Resources; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CLIENT is seeking a Procurement Manager for a hybrid role with 60% on site across Manchester, Leeds, Blackpool, with preference for Leeds. You will manage both BAU external resourcing and a strategic programme through to Summer 2028, supporting governance and supplier engagement while delivering effective procurement outcomes.

Ideal candidates will have robust end-to-end procurement experience, familiarity with PA2023 and PCR 2015, and strong stakeholder management skills to drive compliant

Qualifications

• Strong end-to-end procurement and sourcing experience.
• Experience delivering procurements under PA2023 (Procurement Act 2023) and PCR 2015 regulations.
• Proven contract management experience.
• Experience with strategic supplier engagement and supplier relationship management.
• Ability to work closely with Legal, Finance and key business stakeholders to ensure compliant procurement activity.
• Exposure to business case development and governance processes, ideally within central government environments.
• Experience running further competitions through frameworks, particularly CCS/GCF-style frameworks.
• Strong sourcing capability is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support both BAU external resource management and a strategic resourcing programme.
• Split focus across operational procurement and programme-based procurement activity.
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance and stakeholders to ensure compliant procurement activity.
• Coordinate complex programmes balancing BAU delivery with strategic objectives.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Sourcing capability

Programme coordination

Communication

Organisational planning

Analytical thinking

Commercial awareness

Problem solving

Continuous improvement mindset

Data analysis

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

CLIENT is seeking a Procurement Manager for a hybrid role with 60% on site across Manchester, Leeds, Blackpool, with preference for Leeds. You will manage both BAU external resourcing and a strategic programme through to Summer 2028, supporting governance and supplier engagement while delivering effective procurement outcomes.

Ideal candidates will have robust end-to-end procurement experience, familiarity with PA2023 and PCR 2015, and strong stakeholder management skills to drive compliant