Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager

Until 31/03/27

£600/Day Inside IR35

Leeds/ Manchester/ Blackpool

We are seeking a Procurement Manager for our client which can be based in Leeds, Manchester or Blackpool. This role will be office based 3 days per week and the remainder remote. The Procurement Manager role will be an initial contract until 31/03 paying between £550 - £600/Day Inside IR35.

This role is inside IR35 - Due to the service of the role it will now be based on an Umbrella solution.

Role Profile

Supporting both BAU external resource management and a strategic resourcing programme running through to Summer 2028

Split across operational procurement and programme-based procurement activity

BAU team of 10, Programme team of 3

Strong end-to-end procurement and sourcing experience

Experience delivering procurements under PA2023 (Procurement Act 2023) and PCR 2015 regulations

Proven contract management experience.

Experience with strategic supplier engagement and supplier relationship management

Ability to work closely with Legal, Finance and key business stakeholders to ensure compliant procurement activity

Exposure to business case development and governance processes, ideally within central government environments

Experience running further competitions through frameworks, particularly CCS/GCF-style frameworks

Strong sourcing capability is essential

Central Government procurement experience preferred

Experience procuring digital services and digital specialists/resources

Professional Services category experience desirable but not essential.

Experience supporting external resourcing, contingent labour, recruitment, or workforce-related commercial activities

Ability to analyse workforce and commercial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement

Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build productive relationships across business areas and with external suppliers.

If you are interested in the above, hit the Apply now button!

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As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Circle and our Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

Our client is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, they guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where they have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, they will interview the best candidates from within that group.

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