Procurement Manager

Procurement Business PartnerWe''re recruiting for an experienced Procurement Business Partner to lead strategic sourcing and contract management activity across a complex public sector environment. This is a senior procurement role focused on delivering value for money, ensuring legislative compliance, and building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.The successful candidate will partner with senior leaders to develop and implement procurement strategies, oversee end-to-end tendering and contract management activity, and support wider organisational objectives including social value, sustainability, and efficiency savings.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the development and delivery of procurement and category strategies aligned to business priorities.Provide commercial procurement advice across sourcing, tendering, negotiation, and contract management activities.Manage procurement pipelines and support strategic commissioning decisions.Conduct market analysis and supplier engagement to identify innovation, efficiencies, and best value opportunities.Support contract owners in managing supplier performance and ensuring compliance with procurement legislation, including the Procurement Act 2023.Work closely with legal, finance, and audit teams to manage risk and governance requirements.Produce procurement reports, tender award recommendations, and performance updates for senior stakeholders.Drive continuous improvement across procurement processes, ..... full job details .....