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Cherry Professional - Relationship Led Recruitment

Posted a day ago, valid for 3 days

Grantham, Lincolnshire NG31 7BH

Full Time

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The position is for a Procurement Contractor in a hybrid role, requiring one day a week in the office with a salary based on experience.
This is a 4-month contract starting in early June, aimed at experienced Procurement Professionals.
The contractor will manage the full procurement lifecycle for a core IT services project, including stakeholder management and compliance oversight.
Candidates should have a proven track record in procurement, particularly within public or not-for-profit sectors, and possess strong relationship management skills.
Applicants must be able to travel to Grantham weekly and demonstrate experience in leading negotiations and managing tenders.

Procurement Contractor | Hybrid (one day a week in the office) | NG31Day Rate (dependant on experience)4 month contract to start early June Are you an experienced Procurement Professional looking for a meaningful contract with an organisation that makes a real impact? We’re working with a nationally recognised organisation, to find a skilled Procurement Contractor to lead a crucial project. As a Procurement Contractor, you’ll take ownership of the full procurement lifecycle for a core IT services project. This includes managing internal and external stakeholders, overseeing the tender process, and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. Your role will be central to ensuring procurement excellence, contract integrity, and risk mitigation across this high-priority initiativeWhat we're looking for:

Proven track record in procurement within project environments
Strong experience with public or not-for-profit sector procurement processes
Excellent stakeholder and supplier relationship management skills
Confident facilitating workshops, leading negotiations, and managing tenders
Ability to travel to Grantham once a week for team collaboration

The finer elements of the role include:

Lead the end-to-end procurement process for a critical IT project
Act as the subject matter expert for procurement across teams and committees
Create and refine procurement tools, templates, and documentation
Manage stakeholder communications and support evaluation sessions
Oversee the tender process from Invitation to Tender (ITT) through to award
Facilitate bidder workshops and negotiation sessions
Ensure compliance with internal procurement principles and external regulations
Mitigate procurement risks and resolve issues effectively

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