Senior Procurement Specialist in Sheffield

Senior Procurement Specialist in Sheffield

Sheffield Full-Time Home office (partial)
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead complex public procurement processes and develop robust strategies.
  • Company: Join a high-performing organisation delivering public value through effective commercial practice.
  • Benefits: Earn up to £62,500, enjoy 38 days holiday, and flexible working options.
  • Why this job: Shape strategic decisions and work on impactful projects with senior leaders.
  • Qualifications: Extensive experience in public procurement and strong communication skills.
  • Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Your newpany
You will join an organisation that plays a central role in delivering public value through effectivemercial practice. The procurement team supportsplex, high‑profile projects that require strongmercial judgement, rigorouspliance and a confident approach to senior stakeholder engagement. You will work with colleagues across the business and a diverse supplier network to support strategic decision-making and drive measurable oues.

Your new role
You will act as a subject-matter expert, leadingplex above‑threshold public procurement activity from end to end. You will designmercially robust procurement strategies, guide pre‑market engagement, develop tender documentation, and build detailed evaluation models.Key responsibilities include:

  • Leadingplex tender procurement processes.
  • Providing clearmercial and procurement advice to influence specifications andmercial models.
  • Managing evaluation and moderation processes, including training evaluators.
  • Draftingpliant standstill letters, award notices and ratification reports.
  • Advising on contract design, formation and supplier onboarding.
  • Identifying opportunities for efficiencies through analysis of spend and pipeline data.
  • Leading procurement workstreams, presentingmercial insights to senior leadership, and contributing toernance forums.
  • Supporting junior colleagues and promoting goodmercial practice across the organisation.
  • What you\’ll need to succeed
    You will bring significant experience inplex public procurement and the confidence to work autonomously. Essential requirements:

  • Extensive experience designing and delivering large, multi‑vendor public procurement processes.
  • Strong knowledge of public procurement legislation,mercial contracts and supplier management.
  • Proven background in developing strategic procurement approaches.
  • Experience in professional services procurement.
  • Strongmunication skills, with the ability to explainplex issues clearly.
  • A track record of influencing senior stakeholders and managingpeting priorities.
  • Experience supporting junior team members.
    Desirable experience:
  • Procurement activity linked to social value, sustainability or net‑zero objectives.
  • Providingmercialmentary to support management information.
  • MCIPS or an equivalent supply‑chain qualification would be desirable but not essential.
  • What you\’ll get in return
    You will join a high‑performing procurement function with the autonomy to shape strategicmercial decisions. You will work with senior leaders onplex programmes, contribute to organisational reform, and develop your expertise within a collaborative, fast‑paced environment.

    Apetitive salary of up to £62,500 per annum is on offer with an excellent package on offer including an achievable bonus, excellent pension, 38 days holiday and hybrid/flexible working (2 days in the office / 3 days working from home).

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