The Opportunity
This is a hands-on procurement leadership role, reporting to the Director of Finance and taking responsibility for the organisation's procurement function. You will lead strategic and operational procurement activity, ensuring best value, robust governance, regulatory compliance and effective contract management across a broad range of categories.
The successful candidate will be comfortable operating autonomously, partnering with senior stakeholders and budget holders, and taking ownership of procurement projects from initial requirements through to tender, evaluation, award and supplier onboarding.
About You
We are looking for an experienced procurement professional who can combine strong technical procurement knowledge with excellent stakeholder management skills.
You will ideally have:
Significant experience leading end-to-end procurement and tender processes.
Strong knowledge of UK public procurement legislation and regulations, particularly the Procurement Act 2023.
Experience drafting procurement documentation, specifications, tender documents and evaluation materials.
The ability to advise stakeholders at all levels on appropriate procurement routes and best practice.
Strong contract management and commercial negotiation experience.
Experience working with public sector frameworks and preferred supplier arrangements.
Experience developing and improving procurement policies, procedures and governance.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to use spend data to inform procurement decisions.
Excellent attention to detail and a strong understanding of risk and compliance.
The confidence to manage your own workload and lead procurement initiatives independently.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex procurement and regulatory issues clearly to non-specialists.
Strong relationship-building and influencing skills.
High levels of IT literacy, particularly Microsoft Office and procurement/finance systems.
Desirable Experience
Experience within one or more of the following environments would be desirable:
Higher Education
Education
Not-for-profit or charitable organisations
Public sector or other regulated environments
A relevant professional procurement qualification, such as CIPS, would also be advantageous.
What We're Looking For
This role would suit a procurement professional who is comfortable being both strategic and hands-on.
You'll need to be a confident self-starter who can quickly understand an organisation's requirements, build effective relationships with stakeholders and suppliers, and provide practical, commercially sound advice.
You should be able to operate independently while also collaborating effectively with Finance, project teams, senior management and external procurement partners.
Contract & Location
9-month fixed-term contract
£60,000-£65,000 salary
SE London
Hybrid working - 2-3 days per week in the office
Reporting to the Director of Finance
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Procurement Manager to take ownership of a varied procurement portfolio within an established organisation and make a tangible impact across procurement, commercial governance and value for money
Salary description
£60000.00 - £65000.00 per year