Lead Procurement Manager

Job Title: Lead Procurement ManagerLocation: Hybrid / London (predominately remote occasional travel for meetings)Contract Duration: 12 MonthsDaily Rate: £700/day (Umbrella)IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Experience delivering procurements under the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23), including familiarity with the Central Digital Platform, new notice types, and associated procedures. Given the recent implementation of PA23, direct experience is not essential but will be explored further at interview.Significant procurement experience using a range of proceduresStrong business acumen and ability to show evidence-based decision makingExcellent stakeholder management skillsExcellent communication (written and oral) and influencing skillsAwareness of public sector procurement legislationRelevant commercial experience Key Responsibilities: Leading end to end sourcing activity including pre-procurement activity, Delivery Model Assessment, OBC development, requirements definition, strategy development, market engagement and producing the invitation to tender pack (including specification, technical and financial evaluation and contract drafting), evaluation, moderation, award letters, final business case. Proficient use of the Jaggaer e-sourcing system.Contract administration of a range of contracts, including developing and managing contract variations and change control and other contract mechanisms;Assuring the pay and performance mechanisms work correctly and validation of contractor ..... full job details .....