Procurement Manager

Our client is seeking a Procurement Manager for a permanent opportunity, seconded into the West of England Combined Authority to support major rail, highways and bus infrastructure projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to lead complex, high-value procurements across the transport sector while delivering value for money, innovation and robust commercial outcomes.Key Responsibilities:Lead the end-to-end delivery of high-value and complex procurements across rail, highways, bus and wider transport infrastructure projectsDevelop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with business priorities, commercial objectives and value-for-money principlesEnsure procurement activity complies with the Procurement Act 2023, applicable regulations, internal governance and Contract Standing OrdersProvide commercial and procurement advice to senior stakeholders, technical leads and multidisciplinary project teams throughout the procurement lifecycleManage procurement pipelines, plans, registers and reporting, maintaining visibility of progress, risk, spend, savings and commercial outcomesPrepare tender documentation, evaluation methodologies, governance papers and recommendations for senior decision-makers and boardsLead supplier engagement, market analysis and negotiation while supporting resilient supply chains and effective risk managementSupport contract award and mobilisation, including implementation planning, supplier relationship ..... full job details .....