About the Role
We are partnering with a nationally recognised public sector infrastructure organisation to appoint multiple Procurement Managers. This organisation is backed by a government‑approved, multi‑billion‑pound investment programme running through to 2029.
If you have a strong public sector procurement background and want to lead over‑threshold tendering at scale, you will be joining a well‑established Commercial and Procurement team operating at genuine scale, managing procurement across some of the most complex, high‑value categories within public sector procurement. High value. High visibility. Real ownership.
Responsibilities
* Lead end‑to‑end, over‑threshold sourcing projects in a reclassified procurement environment
* Develop and deliver sourcing strategies and full tender documentation
* Conduct pre‑market engagement and complex commercial evaluations
* Negotiate with suppliers and drive demonstrable savings delivery
* Partner with senior stakeholders across multiple internal functions
* Apply knowledge of contract law and financial management to complex sourcing challenges
* Contribute to continuous improvement and category strategy development
Qualifications
* Public sector procurement experience (essential)
* Recent, demonstrable over‑threshold tendering experience outside of a framework (essential)
* Strong working knowledge of regulated procurement (PCR 2015 / Procurement Act 2023)
* Proven negotiation and stakeholder management capability at a senior level
* Based 90 minutes from Milton Keynes (willing to travel to MK 1 day a week)
Benefits
* Salary – £45,000 – £55,000
* Pension – Defined benefit pension scheme
* Annual leave – 28 days plus statutory days, with buy/sell flexibility
* Travel subsidy – 75% subsidy on train travel
* Flexible & hybrid working – 3 days in the office (multiple office setup)
* Growth – Multiple positions available within an expanding procurement function
* CIPS training funded
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