Procurement Manager

Are you a procurement professional with a keen eye for driving value for money and ensuring compliance in a complex organisation? Do you have experience managing supplier relationships, leading tendering processes, and ensuring best procurement practices? If so, this prestigious higher education institution is looking for you to join their team as a Procurement Manager and play a key role in shaping their procurement strategy.

Location: London
Sector: Higher Education
Pay Rate: £250 - £300 per day
Contract Length: 3 months (With Possible Extension)

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Head of Procurement to review and enhance procurement systems, ensuring efficiency and compliance.
• Develop and implement a strategic procurement framework, covering policies, procedures, and supplier management.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with financial regulations and delegated financial authorities.
• Provide expert advice and support to stakeholders on procurement policies, procedures, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Manage high-value tenders and procurement exercises, ensuring governance and transparency.
• Maintain supplier due diligence, contract management, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Conduct market analysis to drive efficiency, innovation, and cost savings.
• Ensure adherence to public procurement regulations, including managing FTS tendering processes and reporting requirements.
• Train and support internal teams on best procurement practices and compliance.
• Monitor contract performance and supplier relationships, ensuring value for money and service quality.

Key Requirements:

• CIPS qualification or equivalent procurement experience.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience managing procurement processes, tenders, and contract negotiations.
• Knowledge of public sector procurement regulations and compliance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-campus environment and prioritise workload effectively.

If you're ready to take the next step in your procurement career and play a pivotal role in a leading higher education organisation, apply today!