Senior Procurement Specialist

We''re supporting a leading UK public sector organisation in the search for an experienced Senior Procurement Specialist to join their Commercial Services team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished public procurement professional to lead complex, high-value procurement activity whilst partnering with senior stakeholders across the organisation.Client DetailsA rapidly growing public sector organisation delivering an increasingly important role in supporting business investment, access to finance and economic growth across South Yorkshire.DescriptionReporting to the Associate Director of Commercial, you''ll take ownership of end-to-end procurement projects, leading complex above-threshold public sector procurements from strategy development through to contract award and mobilisation. Key responsibilities include:Leading complex public procurement exercises in compliance with current UK procurement legislation.Developing commercially robust sourcing and procurement strategies.Advising senior stakeholders on procurement options, commercial risks and value-for-money considerations.Designing tender documentation, evaluation methodologies and supplier selection processes.Driving best practice in commercial governance, procurement compliance and supplier engagement.Supporting the organisation''s ongoing implementation of UK procurement reform.Identifying opportunities for efficiencies, commercial improvement and optimisation across the procurement portfolio. ..... full job details .....