Senior Procurement Manager
Contract | Inside IR35
Rate: 33 per hour (Umbrella)
Location: Flintshire (initially up to 100% onsite, moving to approximately 60% onsite thereafter)
Contract duration: Until April 2026, with potential for extension

We are currently supporting a public sector organisation with the appointment of an experienced Senior Procurement Manager on a long-term contract engagement.

This role will lead end-to-end procurement activity within a complex, regulated environment and will involve direct line management responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and deliver end-to-end procurement activity across multiple workstreams
Manage the full procurement lifecycle from strategy through to contract award
Provide leadership and people management to a small procurement team
Engage and influence senior stakeholders across the organisation
Ensure compliance with public sector procurement regulations and internal governance
Work with ERP systems to support procurement activity and reporting

Essential Experience

Proven end-to-end procurement experience
Strong understanding of the full procurement lifecycle
Experience working with ERP systems
Public sector procurement experience, ideally within a regulated or defence-related environment
Strong stakeholder management skills at all levels
Line management experience, typically managing 3 to 4 direct reports

Desirable

MCIPS Level 4 or above

Additional Information

Some form of security clearance may be required for this role
Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams