Procurement Manager

Job Title: Procurement managerLocation: Hybrid 60% on site (Manchester/ Leeds/ Blackpool / LEEDS is preference)Contract Duration: Until 31/3/27Daily Rate: £600/day (Umbrella)IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Supporting both BAU external resource management and a strategic resourcing programme running through to Summer 2028.Split across operational procurement and programme-based procurement activity.BAU team of 10, Programme team of 3. Key Requirements 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-styleframeworks.Strong sourcing capability is essential. Desirable Experience Central Government procurement experience preferred.Experience procuring digital services and digital specialists/resources.Professional Services category experience desirable but not essential.Knowledge of national training and implementation relating to the Procurement Act 2023. Key Experience and Skills: Experience supporting external resourcing, contingent labour, recruitment, or ..... full job details .....