Lead Procurement Manager

Job Title: Lead Procurement Manager Location: Hybrid / London (predominately remote occasional travel for meetings) Contract Duration: 12 Months Daily Rate: GBP700/day (Umbrella) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Experience delivering procurements under the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23), including familiarity with the Central Digital Platform, new notice types, and associated procedures. Given the recent implementation of PA23, direct experience is not essential but will be explored further at interview.Significant procurement experience using a range of proceduresStrong business acumen and ability to show evidence-based decision makingExcellent stakeholder management skillsExcellent communication (written and oral) and influencing skillsAwareness of public sector procurement legislationRelevant commercial experience Key Responsibilities: Leading end to end sourcing activity including pre-procurement activity, Delivery Model Assessment, OBC development, requirements definition, strategy development, market engagement and producing the invitation to tender pack (including specification, technical and financial evaluation and contract drafting), evaluation, moderation, award letters, final business case. Proficient use of the Jaggaer e-sourcing system.Contract administration of a range of contracts, including developing and managing contract variations and change control and other contract mechanisms;Assuring the pay and performance mechanisms work correctly and validation of contractor performance and assurance of payment applicationsLeading on collaborative commercial opportunities, working with other government departmentsLeading conflict and issue resolution with suppliers and stakeholders, seeking support from the Senior Commercial Manager where appropriateSupporting the Senior Commercial Manager and leading on activities which support the development of category management procedures, tools and ways of workingManaging communication or escalation of issues from customers.8 Ensuring compliance with governance, legislative and policy requirements as appropriate. Disability Confident As a Disability Confident employer, CLIENT encourages applications from disabled and neurodivergent candidates. Applications from candidates who identify as having a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be prioritised for review. Where application volumes are high, additional role-specific and desirable criteria may be applied as part of the shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. Armed Forces Covenant As a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, CLIENT welcomes applications from veterans, service leavers, reservists and military spouses or partners. Applications from eligible candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role will be prioritised for review. Where application volumes are high, additional role-specific and desirable criteria may be applied as part of the shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed)