Procurement Lead

A leading UK organisation operating within a highly regulated environment is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to join on a 10 month maternity cover contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands–on procurement professional who enjoys managing end–to–end procurement projects across a broad range of spend categories. Client Details The organisation operates in the Public Sector in Milton Keynes. Public Sector experience is not essential for this role. Description Key responsibilities for the Procurement Manager: Reporting into senior leadership, you'll take ownership of procurement activity across Professional Services, IT, HR, Legal and Corporate Services, ensuring commercial value, compliance and stakeholder engagement throughout the sourcing lifecycle. Lead end–to–end procurement activities from strategy through to contract award.Manage competitive tender processes and supplier negotiations.Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and deliver commercial outcomes.Support contract management, supplier performance and risk mitigation activities.Provide procurement advice and guidance across multiple business functions. Profile A successful Procurement Manager should have: Proven experience delivering end–to–end procurement across indirect categories.Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.Experience procuring Professional Services, IT, HR and/or Legal services.Commercially minded with strong supplier negotiation capabilities.Ability to work independently in a fast–paced environment. Job Offer Fixed–term contract for 10 months. 60,000 salary.Location: Milton Keynes.Hybrid working – 1 day per week in Milton Keynes.