We’re working with a well-established public sector organisation who are looking to appoint a Procurement Specialist (Maternity Cover) to join their Commercial Team. The role: This is a service-critical position where you’ll play a key role in delivering a compliant, efficient, and value-driven procurement service. You’ll manage the full procurement lifecycle while working closely with stakeholders to drive cost savings, reduce risk, and ensure best practice across the organisation. Key responsibilities include: * Managing end-to-end procurement processes across a range of categories * Identifying cost-saving opportunities and delivering value for money * Ensuring compliance with procurement legislation, policies, and best practice * Working closely with internal stakeholders and external partners * Managing contracts and maintaining accurate documentation for audit purposes * Analysing financial data and contract registers to forecast and improve spend * Embedding social value, sustainability, and ethical procurement principles * Delivering guidance and training to improve commercial awareness What we’re looking for: * Experience managing procurement processes within a public sector environment * Strong knowledge of procurement legislation (including Procurement Act 2023) * Working towards or holding CIPS Level 4 (or above) * Experience using e-tendering s...