Procurement Manager
Part time: 3 days a week
Contract: 3 months minimum
Start date: ASAP
Hertfordshire, Hybrid (1 day on site)
£300-£350 per day (depending on experience)
We are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead a well-established procurement team through a period of transition. The successful postholder will lead end‐to‐end procurement activity, embed UK procurement legislation and provide authoritative assurance that procurement, contract management and governance standards are effectively met.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Lead compliant procurement activity across the organisation, ensuring alignment with legislation and internal policies
* Act as the organisation's procurement subject‐matter expert, embedding new procurement regulations into practice
* Deliver end‐to‐end procurements, including tender preparation, evaluation and contract award
* Maintain and manage a multi‐year procurement plan, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and budgets
* Oversee contract management standards and maintain an accurate Contracts Register
* Provide clear procurement advice and assurance to senior leaders and operational teams
* Monitor compliance, identify risks and support audits with evidence and recommendations
* Build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships to drive best practice and continuous improvement
Essential
* Significant experience in social housing or local authority procurement
* Strong working knowledge of UK procurement legislation and best practice
* Proven experience leading complex procurements and advising senior stakeholders
* Ability to balance compliance, commerciality and organisational priorities
* Excellent stakeholder management, influencing and communication skills
Desirable
* MCIPS (or working towards) or equivalent professional qualification
* Experience embedding new procurement legislation or policy changes
Should you be interested in this vacancy, please don't hesitate to apply immediately.