At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead procurement strategies and manage activities for a major public sector organisation.
- Company: Join a high-profile commercial team at CCL Global.
- Benefits: Remote work with occasional London office meetings and a competitive contract.
- Other info: Opportunity to influence stakeholders and develop your career in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact on public sector procurement and governance.
- Qualifications: Minimum 2 years' procurement experience and active SC Clearance required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
CCL Global is supporting a major public sector organisation in the search for an experienced Procurement Manager to join a high-profile commercial team on an interim basis. This role will support senior commercial leadership across the full procurement lifecycle, from pre-procurement planning through to contract award and handover. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing procurement strategies, managing procurement activities, ensuring governance compliance, and supporting business-critical commercial decisions.
Location: Remote but expectation to come into the office (London) for team meetings in person.
Type of Contract: 6 Month contract (Inside IR35)
Key duties will include:
- Support the Commercial Lead on all aspects of procurement delivery and governance.
- Develop procurement strategies, plans, and procurement timetables.
- Conduct market analysis and supplier engagement activities to inform procurement approaches.
- Produce options appraisals, identifying procurement risks and opportunities.
- Maintain and manage procurement and delivery risk registers.
- Develop tender documentation including:
- Statements of Requirement
- Invitation to Tender (ITT) documents
- Evaluation methodologies
- Bidder guidance
- Contract schedules and associated documentation
- Draft transparency notices in line with PCR 2015 and Procurement Act 2023 requirements.
- Support the development of business cases and present commercial recommendations to governance boards and senior stakeholders.
- Deliver compliant procurement processes, including supplier negotiations where appropriate.
- Conduct commercial due diligence activities prior to contract award.
- Support contract execution and mobilisation activities.
- Ensure effective contract handover to contract management teams.
- Maintain procurement records and data within e-sourcing platforms such as Jaggaer.
Key Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years' procurement experience within a UK public sector environment.
- Active SC Clearance.
- Proven experience developing procurement strategies and identifying compliant routes to market.
- Experience leading procurements through frameworks, dynamic purchasing systems, and competitive procurement exercises.
- Strong understanding of public procurement regulations, including PCR 2015 and Procurement Act 2023.
- Experience delivering market engagement activities and supplier consultation exercises.
- Ability to work within multidisciplinary project teams and influence stakeholders effectively.
- Experience drafting tender documentation, contracts, evaluation criteria, and procurement reports.
- Experience managing procurement activity through Jaggaer or similar e-sourcing platforms.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and organisational skills.
- Experience supporting complex or high-value public sector procurement programmes.
- Knowledge of contract management and supplier performance frameworks.
- Commercial or procurement-related qualifications (CIPS or equivalent) desirable.
Procurement Manager in London employer: CCL Global
CCL Global is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation within the public sector. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, the company provides opportunities for professional development and the chance to contribute to impactful procurement strategies in a supportive team culture. The flexibility of remote work combined with occasional in-office meetings in London ensures a balanced approach to work-life integration, making it an attractive choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
