My public sector client is looking for an experienced procurement professional to join them on a permanent basis. Reporting into the Deputy Head of Procurement, you will be responsible for delivering on a range of procurement projects across professional services, estates and FM spend whilst delivering savings and best practice procurement.

You will represent the procurement function and deliver innovative programmes which not only save money but offer process improvements, quality and efficiency.

This is an exciting role and duties will include:

To develop and deliver strategies against specific targets ensuring that Client stakeholders are able to understand these markets / factors in the application of specific projects and ideas, being capable of analysing and providing information on goods and services identified to enable informed procurement decisions to be made by the Client.

Work in a project management style to lead a range of procurement and commercial activities that improve value for money within the Client's supply chains, including developing effective sourcing strategies

To understand and translate Public Contract Regulations, procurement best practice and Strategies allowing effective project management of a personal, diverse portfolio of OJEU level exercises, awarding contracts and obtaining quotes and tenders to ensure all procurement steps and documentation are maintained in line with legal thresholds

This role requires a candidate with a previous background in public sector procurement and who is able to demonstrate a track record in delivering best value whilst managing multiple procurement projects.

The role is based on site 3 days a week and will pay circa £50,000 to £56,000.