Procurement Lead
Location: Glebe Street, ST4 1RN
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 7+ months
Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00
Pay Rate: £ 271.57 Per Day
Job Ref: (phone number removed)
Job Responsibilities
Lead procurement activity as part of the ERP programme
Manage and reconcile complex procurement and contract data
Ensure compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 and internal governance requirements
Work with SAP Ariba and S/4HANA to support procurement processes
Maintain and update contract registers within a regulated environment
Produce clear reports using Excel, Power BI and related tools
Engage effectively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers
Support delivery within a fast-paced and high-pressure environment
Person Specification
Must-Have Requirements
Proven experience in local government procurement
Strong knowledge of procurement systems used in the public sector
Experience working with SAP Ariba and SAP S/4HANA
Understanding of the Procurement Act 2023 and compliance obligations
Ability to analyse, reconcile and interpret complex data
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI and related reporting tools
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work flexibly to meet changing business needs
Nice-to-Have Requirements
Experience working with contract register databases
Previous involvement in large-scale ERP or transformation programmes
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