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Procurement Manager - Professional Services, london (city of london)
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Client:
1st Executive
Location:
london (city of london), United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Views:
3
Posted:
14.08.2025
Expiry Date:
28.09.2025
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Job Description:
Role Purpose
To lead procurement and contract management activities within the Professional Services category. This includes developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, ensuring contract compliance, and delivering value for money through effective procurement.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement & Contract Management
Lead the full procurement lifecycle for Professional Services from strategy to contract award.Monitor and manage contracts to ensure delivery, compliance, and performance.Engage with stakeholders to assess needs and identify procurement solutions.Resolve operational issues and support contract performance reviews.
Category & Tendering
Develop and deliver category strategies aligned with business goals.Conduct market analysis and supplier evaluations.Draft tender documentation, lead sourcing exercises, and oversee evaluations.Ensure compliant and effective procurement processes, including EU/UK notices.
Financial Oversight
Contribute to budget setting and tracking contract spend.Maintain accurate financial records and support cost/value assessments.
Reporting & Governance
Produce high-quality procurement and performance reports.Maintain an accurate procurement pipeline and track progress against key targets.
Responsible Procurement & Compliance
Embed social value, sustainability, and equalities into procurement activity.Ensure compliance with legislation, governance, and data protection requirements.
People & Performance
Manage, develop, and support junior procurement staff.Foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment.
Continuous Improvement
Support process improvement and procurement transformation initiatives.Identify opportunities to enhance procurement practices and deliver better outcomes.
Person Specification
Experience
5+ years in procurement and contract management, ideally within Professional ServicesKnowledge of public sector procurement rules and tendering practicesExperience managing end-to-end sourcing and supplier relationshipsBackground in third-party risk management is advantageousDegree in business, finance or similar preferredCIPS membership or working towards MCIPS desirable
Skills
Strong communication and negotiation abilitiesExcellent organisational and project management skillsFinancial and data literacy; analytical approach to problem-solvingProficient in MS Office, especially Excel, SharePoint, and Teams
Knowledge
Understanding of procurement best practices and commercial documentationFamiliarity with responsible procurement, equalities, GDPR, and FOI compliance
Benefits
* Up to 41 days holiday
* Public sector leading pension
* Hybrid working 2 days on site 3 days at home
* Flexi Hours
* Opportunity to work compressed hours
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