Title: Procurement Manager
Sector: Public Sector Procurement
Location: London or Kent (hybrid working options available)
Salary & Package: £50,000 – £65,000 + a comprehensive benefits package
Sea Global are delighted to be partnering with a growing organisation to recruit an experienced Procurement Manager into their expanding procurement function.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the business during a period of significant growth and investment, supporting the delivery of complex procurement projects across the housing sector. The successful candidate will play a key role in leading high-value regulated procurements, partnering closely with stakeholders to deliver compliant, value-driven procurement solutions.
They are looking to speak with procurement professionals who have strong experience delivering end-to-end public sector procurements and who enjoy building relationships, managing multiple workstreams, and operating within a fast-paced environment.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end procurement projects from strategy development through to contract award, ensuring successful delivery across a diverse portfolio.
- Manage regulated procurement exercises, including RFPs, tenders, evaluations, negotiations, and supplier selection, ensuring compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 and Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
- Develop sourcing and category strategies that deliver value for money, manage commercial risk, and support client objectives.
- Provide expert procurement advice and guidance to stakeholders throughout the procurement lifecycle.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, clients, and suppliers, acting as a trusted procurement partner.
Experience & Requirements
- Proven experience managing end-to-end procurement projects within a public sector or regulated environment.
- Strong working knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) and Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR2015), including experience delivering above-threshold regulated procurements.
- Experience creating sourcing or category strategies and leading competitive tendering exercises.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high levels of accuracy and compliance.
- CIPS qualified or working towards qualification would be advantageous but is not essential.
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