Procurement Manager
Part time: 3-days-a-week
Contact: 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.