via reed · 29 May 2026 ·8 days ago

Procurement Manager

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Southwark Contract GBP 100,906 – 137,787
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We are recruiting for an experienced Procurement Manager to join a major London public-sector organisation on an interim basis. This role focuses on delivering end-to-end sourcing activity across a complex, regulated environment, ensuring compliant, efficient, and commercially sound procurement outcomes.

Key Details

Contract Length: Initially to June 2026 (with extension expected to September 2026)
Location: Southwark, London (Hybrid – 2–3 days onsite, remaining days WFH)
Daily Rate: £388.10 PAYE / £529.95 Umbrella
Start Date: ASAP

Role Overview

As a Procurement Manager, you will support end-to-end procurement and sourcing activities across multiple projects. You will work closely with stakeholders to define requirements, manage procurement pipelines, and ensure all activity aligns with governance processes and public-sector procurement regulations.

This is a fast-paced role requiring someone who can quickly integrate into a complex environment and deliver from day one.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage end-to-end sourcing activities, from demand planning through to contract award

  • Engage with stakeholders to define procurement requirements and support delivery

  • Ensure compliance with governance processes, procurement policies, and regulations

  • Lead procurement projects, managing timelines, risks, and stakeholder expectations

  • Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships

  • Support negotiations and ensure robust contractual arrangements are in place

  • Manage procurement pipelines and identify upcoming sourcing opportunities

  • Collaborate across teams to achieve procurement and business objectives

Skills, Knowledge & Experience
  • Experience within large, complex public-sector or regulated environments (e.g. transport or infrastructure) is highly desirable

  • Strong end-to-end procurement and sourcing experience

  • Proven ability to manage procurement projects and stakeholder relationships

  • Experience working within regulated and structured governance environments

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting

  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

  • Experience within public-sector procurement environments

  • Strong negotiation skills and commercial awareness

If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply with your CV in Word format (.docx).

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