Job Description
CCL Global is supporting a major public sector organisation in the search for an experienced Procurement Manager to join a high-profile commercial team on an interim basis.
This role will support senior commercial leadership across the full procurement lifecycle, from pre-procurement planning through to contract award and handover. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing procurement strategies, managing procurement activities, ensuring governance compliance, and supporting business-critical commercial decisions.
Location: Remote but expectation to come into the office (London) for team meetings in person.
Type of Contract: 6 Month contract(Inside IR35)
Key duties will include:
* Support the Commercial Lead on all aspects of procurement delivery and governance.
* Develop procurement strategies, plans, and procurement timetables.
* Conduct market analysis and supplier engagement activities to inform procurement approaches.
* Produce options appraisals, identifying procurement risks and opportunities.
* Maintain and manage procurement and delivery risk registers.
* Develop tender documentation including:
* Statements of Requirement
* Invitation to Tender (ITT) documents
* Evaluation methodologies
* Bidder guidance
* Contract schedules and associated documentation
* Draft transparency notices in line with PCR 2015 and Procurement Act 2023 requirements.
* Support the development of business cases and present commercial recommendations to governance boards and senior stakeholders.
* Deliver compliant procurement processes, including supplier negotiations where appropriate.
* Conduct commercial due diligence activities prior to contract award.
* Support contract execution and mobilisation activities.
* Ensure effective contract handover to contract management teams.
* Maintain procurement records and data within e-sourcing platforms such as Jaggaer.
Key Requirements
* Minimum 2 years' procurement experience within a UK public sector environment.
* Active SC Clearance
* Proven experience developing procurement strategies and identifying compliant routes to market.
* Experience leading procurements through frameworks, dynamic purchasing systems, and competitive procurement exercises.
* Strong understanding of public procurement regulations, including PCR 2015 and Procurement Act 2023.
* Experience delivering market engagement activities and supplier consultation exercises.
* Ability to work within multidisciplinary project teams and influence stakeholders effectively.
* Experience drafting tender documentation, contracts, evaluation criteria, and procurement reports.
* Experience managing procurement activity through Jaggaer or similar e-sourcing platforms.
* Strong communication, stakeholder management, and organisational skills.
* Experience supporting complex or high-value public sector procurement programmes.
* Knowledge of contract management and supplier performance frameworks.
* Commercial or procurement-related qualifications (CIPS or equivalent) desirable.