Procurement Manager

Following a recent government acquisition, this market-leading transport organisation is seeking a strategic Procurement Manager to lead the transition of its commercial function into a public sector framework. This is a unique, high-impact role responsible for readying the business for a regulated environment while maintaining commercial resilience across a diverse portfolio of direct fleet and corporate spend.You will be the driving force behind the organisation''s shift to public sector procurement standards. Your primary focus will be ensuring all commercial activity is compliant with Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) while negotiating high-value agreements and managing supplier performance to mitigate risk during the transition.Key Responsibilities:Lead the implementation of Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) across all end-to-end category strategies, ensuring the business is fully prepared for public sector governance.Design and execute competitive sourcing exercises in full alignment with PCR guidelines, managing the tender lifecycle from initial notice to contract award.Standardise NDAs, SLAs, and Master Service Agreements to meet statutory requirements and ensure legal protection within a government-owned entity.Develop resilient strategies for direct fleet requirements and indirect categories (IT, Facilities, HR) that balance commercial value with public sector transparency.Track supplier performance and conduct regular KPI reviews, ensuring all third-party ..... full job details .....