Procurement Manager
Location: Fareham
Contract: 3-month temporary contract (potential to extend)
Salary: £44,013 - £48,766 (pro rata)
We are currently supporting a local authority in Fareham with the recruitment of an experienced Procurement Manager on an initial 3-month contract, with potential for extension.
This is an excellent opportunity to step into a high-impact role, leading procurement activity across a broad range of council services while contributing to strategic improvements.
The Role
Reporting into senior leadership, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of procurement services, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and best practice across the organisation.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Leading compliant procurement processes in line with legislation and internal policies
2. Supporting the delivery and ongoing development of the Procurement Strategy
3. Advising senior stakeholders on procurement routes, frameworks, and market approaches
4. Managing the procurement pipeline and coordinating with service leads
5. Leading end-to-end procurement activity across both straightforward and complex projects
6. Delivering procurement training and guidance to internal teams
7. Ensuring compliance with the Procurement Act 2023, including transparency requirements
8. Supporting c...