Job Description
Robert Half is recruiting for an experienced Procurement Manager on behalf of a large, complex organisation operating within a regulated public sector environment.
This is a 12-month fixed-term contract, offered on a day-rate basis, with strong potential for extension. The successful contractor will be expected to operate autonomously, lead their own workstreams, and deliver end-to-end procurement activity.
Location: York or Birmingham
Hybrid working: 3 days per week on-site
The Role
You will act as the lead procurement professional across multiple workstreams, managing procurement activity from market engagement through to contract award. The role requires confidence working independently, maintaining momentum across parallel tenders, and engaging effectively with senior stakeholders.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Leading end-to-end procurements in line with public sector regulations
2. Managing both low-value and high-value tenders concurrently
3. Developing and executing procurement strategies that deliver value for money
4. Producing and managing tender documentation, evaluation frameworks and audit trails
5. Acting as the primary commercial interface with suppliers throughout the procure...