Procurement Manager
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | Leeds, Manchester or Blackpool/ Hybrid |
| Area | North West, UK |
| Sector | Procurement & Commercial |
| Salary | £600 Per Day |
| Start Date | September 1st, 2026 |
| Advertiser | Jack Latter |
| Job Ref | 7662-PSR1JP00105565 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | DBS/DS |
- Description
- The Client:
A government client is looking for a Procurement Manager to join them on a 6 month contract. This position will be based in Leeds, Manchester or Blackpool/ Hybrid.
Job Summary:
Minimum Requirement: Contract Overview
- 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.
Key Requirements
- 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.
Desirable Experience
- Central Government procurement experience preferred.
- Experience procuring digital services and digital specialists/resources.
- Professional Services category experience desirable but not essential.
- Knowledge of national training and implementation relating to the Procurement Act 2023.
Key Experience and Skills:
- Experience supporting external resourcing, contingent labour, recruitment, or workforce-related commercial activities.
- Knowledge of public sector procurement, commercial governance, and framework agreements.
- Experience in contract and supplier relationship management, including monitoring supplier performance and service delivery.
- 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.
- Experience coordinating complex programmes or projects, balancing strategic priorities with BAU delivery.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present information and recommendations clearly to a range of audiences.
- Strong organisational and planning skills, managing multiple priorities and tight deadlines effectively.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Commercial awareness, problem-solving capability, and a continuous improvement mindset.
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.
- Supporting both BAU external resource management and a strategic resourcing programme running through to Summer 2028.
