Strategic Public Sector Sourcing Manager

Cedar Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 92,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Recruitment is seeking an experienced Procurement and Sourcing Manager to support the development and delivery of procurement strategies within a public sector environment. The role involves stakeholder engagement, tendering, governance, and ensuring value for money.

Based in Birmingham with an onsite requirement of one day per week, the six-month contract offers exposure to regulated procurement processes and opportunity to shape procurement activity across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting procurement, sourcing or commercial activities within a structured or regulated environment, ideally within the public sector.
• Knowledge of public sector procurement processes, tendering and contract administration, with an understanding of value for money principles.
• Working knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) or Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015).
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to provide clear advice and guidance.
• Experience using procurement systems and technology to support procurement delivery.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret information and present data clearly.
• Understanding of procurement governance, controls, audit requirements and ethical procurement practices.
• Experience supporting end-to-end sourcing and tendering exercises, including supplier engagement and evaluation.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively with a range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and delivery of sourcing strategies that meet organisational needs and deliver value for money.
• Manage and support procurement and tendering activities, ensuring compliance with procurement legislation, governance requirements and best practice.
• Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers, providing guidance and support throughout the procurement process.
• Advise stakeholders on procurement routes, sourcing options and compliant approaches to market.
• Collect and analyse supplier and procurement data to support contract performance, risk management and informed decision-making.
• Manage procurement enquiries and contribute to the development of guidance, toolkits, handbooks and communications for colleagues and suppliers.
• Support the effective use of procurement systems and technology to improve efficiency and accessibility.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation to support governance, audit and assurance requirements.
• Support contract administration, supplier engagement and effective commercial outcomes.
• Promote value for money, ethical procurement and consistent application of procurement controls.

Skills

Procurement experience

Public sector knowledge

Stakeholder management

Tendering experience

Contract administration

Governance & audit

Data analysis

Sourcing strategy

Job description

Cedar Recruitment is seeking an experienced Procurement and Sourcing Manager to support the development and delivery of procurement strategies within a public sector environment. The role involves stakeholder engagement, tendering, governance, and ensuring value for money.

Based in Birmingham with an onsite requirement of one day per week, the six-month contract offers exposure to regulated procurement processes and opportunity to shape procurement activity across the organisation.