Senior Procurement Manager
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | UK wide |
| Area | Uk-wide, UK |
| Sector | Central Government |
| Salary | £625 Per Day |
| Start Date | May 28th, 2025 |
| Advertiser | Jack Latter |
| Job Ref | PSR1JP00088321 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | DBS/DS |
- Description
- The Client:
A government department client is looking for a Senior Procurement Manager to join them on a 6 month contract. This position will be hybrid, UK Wide.
Job Summary:
Minimum Requirement:
- Full procurement life cycle experience, open contract tender.
- Experience of running/leading open procurements in a regulated environment with a strong understanding of the benefits delivered through best practice.
- Strong working knowledge of public sector procurement principles and legislation including both PCR2015 and full understanding of Procurement Act 23 (PA23).
- The successful candidate will be expected to run a large procurement under PA23 from OBC to award.
- Experience of producing or advising on business cases (OBC, FBC) to be able to advise stakeholders in the business accordingly.
- Strong commercial acumen and ability to show evidence-based decision making.
- Excellent people engagement skills across all levels of internal and external stakeholders.
- A collaborative approach to drive decisions and deliver on timely outcomes.
- Ability to apply judgement to make quick and effective decisions.
- Customer and delivery focus to meet deadlines in a fast paced and ever-changing environment.
- Ability to manage multiple demands and conflicting priorities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly in delivering commercial advice to senior leaders.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite of products including Outlook, Word, Teams and Excel.
- Good understanding and practical knowledge of risk management and appropriate risk mitigation techniques when managing procurements.
Desirable Criteria:
- Working knowledge of sourcing systems.
Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
Disability Confident:
As a member of the disability confident scheme, the 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.
Armed Forces Covenant:
As a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, the Client guarantees to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
- Full procurement life cycle experience, open contract tender.
