Procurement Manager

We are working with a leading non-departmental public body with an important public-facing mission and a strong focus on delivering meaningful outcomes for the people and communities it supports.
The organisation is entering an exciting period of transformation, with procurement playing an increasingly important role in how it operates. The function has evolved considerably in recent years and is now looking to take its next step - strengthening its strategic influence, embedding effective supplier management, improving processes and embracing new technology, automation and AI. This is an opportunity to challenge, influence and transform, working closely with senior leadership to shape the future of procurement.

You'll be responsible for

• Lead and develop the organisation's procurement strategy, policies, processes and governance.
• Act as the procurement subject-matter expert, providing strategic commercial advice and constructive challenge to senior and Executive stakeholders.
• Lead strategic sourcing, tendering, negotiation and commercial activity, ensuring value for money and effective risk management.
• Develop and embed supplier and contract management frameworks to improve performance and commercial outcomes.
• Build a clear organisation-wide procurement pipeline and ensure procurement is engaged early in key business decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement through new t...