Procurement Manager (13-Month Maternity Cover)
Contract Type: Inside IR35 contract
Location: Hybrid - Didcot, UK (Minimum 2 days per week in office)
Salary: £500-600 per day (INSIDE IR35)
A leading UK innovation organisation is seeking a confident and experienced Procurement Manager to join its Commercial Services team on a 13-month maternity cover contract. This is a key role ensuring procurement processes are timely, compliant, and value-driven across a unique and impactful organisation operating at the forefront of science, technology, and research.
The Role:
Reporting to the Head of Commercial Services and working closely with the Procurement Business Partner, you'll be responsible for delivering procurement activity in line with the Procurement Act 2023, ensuring effective contract management, strategic procurement planning, and robust internal compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead end-to-end procurement processes aligned with internal policy and public sector regulations.
2. Safeguard and manage procurement compliance, particularly under the Procurement Act 2023.
3. Monitor regulatory updates and implement necessary process changes.
4. Determine effective routes to market and provide sound procurement advice across the organisation.
5. Draft tender spe...