One of London's most vital transport operations are currently seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to join a high-profile procurement function delivering essential procurement projects across a major operational business area.
- Role: Procurement Manager
- Duration: Initial 3-6 month contract
- Pay: Up to £420 p/day (Inside IR35 via Umbrella)
- Location: London
- Working Pattern: 2 days onsite
This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement specialist who enjoys taking ownership of end-to-end sourcing activities, influencing senior stakeholders, negotiating with suppliers and delivering compliant procurement strategies that drive real value.
Working within a busy procurement team, you'll lead procurement projects from strategy development through to contract award and contract management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Developing procurement strategies and sourcing plans
- Running end-to-end tendering and sourcing exercises
- Drafting contract award papers and procurement documentation
- Managing supplier engagement and negotiations
- Supporting contract management activities
- Conducting market analysis and supplier evaluations
- Managing procurement pipelines and reporting
- Ensuring compliance with public sector procurement regulations
- Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers
In this role, you'll partner with engineers, project managers and operational stakeholders to ensure procurement activities support critical business objectives.
Key Requirements:
- Experience within transport, infrastructure, utilities, engineering or other highly regulated sectors
- End-to-end procurement experience from strategy through to contract award
- Strong supplier negotiation skills
- Public sector procurement experience
- Contract management experience
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Experience working in regulated or complex environments
- Ability to manage multiple procurement projects simultaneously
- CIPS or RICS membership (or working towards)
- SAP experience
- Experience using e-procurement tools
If you're a proactive Procurement Manager with strong commercial acumen, excellent negotiation skills and a track record of delivering compliant procurement outcomes, apply now!
