Robert Half is recruiting for an experienced Procurement Manager on behalf of a large, complex organisation operating within a regulated public sector environment.
This is a 12-month fixed-term contract, offered on a day-rate basis, with strong potential for extension. The successful contractor will be expected to operate autonomously, lead their own workstreams, and deliver end-to-end procurement activity.
Location: York or Birmingham
Hybrid working: 3 days per week on-site
The Role
You will act as the lead procurement professional across multiple workstreams, managing procurement activity from market engagement through to contract award. The role requires confidence working independently, maintaining momentum across parallel tenders, and engaging effectively with senior stakeholders.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Leading end-to-end procurements in line with public sector regulations
2. Managing both low-value and high-value tenders concurrently
3. Developing and executing procurement strategies that deliver value for money
4. Producing and managing tender documentation, evaluation frameworks and audit trails
5. Acting as the primary commercial interface with suppliers throughout the procurement lifecycle
6. Partnering closely with internal stakeholders, legal and commercial teams
7. Ensuring compliance, governance and robust documentation across all activity
About You
8. Proven experience leading procurements within a public sector or highly regulated environment
9. Comfortable running tenders independently with minimal supervision
10. Strong stakeholder engagement and commercial negotiation skills
11. Experience managing both SME and large, complex supplier tenders
12. Background in rail, utilities, engineering, infrastructure or a related technical industry is highly desirable
13. Solid understanding of public procurement frameworks and governance
14. CIPS qualification (or working towards) advantageous but not essential
Contract Details
15. 12-month FTC with potential to extend
16. Day-rate contract, dependent on experience
17. Hybrid working model (3 days on-site)
Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training.