At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead end-to-end procurement processes and manage key stakeholder relationships.
- Company: Join a dynamic public sector team committed to inclusivity and professionalism.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Mentorship opportunities available to help you grow your career.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in public procurement while shaping policies and strategies.
- Qualifications: Experience in public sector procurement and strong stakeholder management skills.
Role: Lead Procurement Manager x 3 REF 105596
Contract Length: Up until 12/03/2027
Location: Hybrid/London - 2 days a week in office
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £700 per day
Security Clearance: CTC requested
Spinwell is recruiting for a Lead Procurement Manager for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE LEAD PROCUREMENT MANAGER
- Lead compliant end-to-end procurements, including those above procurement thresholds under the Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015, the new Procurement Act 2023 and through existing frameworks.
- Lead the delivery of your team’s category/project strategy for the relevant category/project team such as via undertaking market and supplier relationship analysis and benchmarking activities.
- Manage own workload with competing priorities balancing operationally urgent and important tasks to deliver to key deadlines.
- Maintain a thorough understanding of your customers business and culture, supporting them in your role as Senior Commercial Manager, helping to embed good contract management practices.
- Deputise for your Head of Commercial Works as and when required.
- Lead work on sensitive projects within a secure environment as required.
Other responsibilities include:
- Uphold Core Values: Actively embody and promote the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Professionalism, and Responsibility in all interactions and decisions, contributing to a positive and ethical workplace culture across both Houses.
- Manage Stakeholder Relationships: Proactively identify and nurture relationships with key stakeholders within relevant directorates, fostering strong business partnerships aligned with the Parliamentary Commercial Directorate’s (PCD) strategic values.
- Building relationships with senior leaders in directorates and programmes, to act as an advisor on commercial issues, point of escalation for issues and risks, ensuring that the Works category is benefitting from these insights as needed.
- Support Strategic Planning: Assist Heads of Commercial upwards in forecasting, planning, and allocating resources for procurement projects.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of a dynamic forward plan (Pipeline) and report on live activities to ensure transparency and alignment with organizational goals.
- Develop and implement parliament’s commercial strategy and policies.
- Ensure Procurement Excellence: Lead and oversee procurement activities within the Works category, ensuring they meet the requirements of stakeholders and comply with procurement policies and internal governance standards.
- Promote compliance with law and internal procurement rules.
- Facilitate Effective Supplier and Contract Management: Ensure smooth transitions from procurement to contract management by actively supporting supplier relationships.
- Work closely with the Contract and Supplier Management team to uphold high standards and ensure supplier performance meets contractual expectations.
- Promote effective contract management, including providing advice and facilitating negotiation with existing suppliers.
- Enhance Quality Assurance: Support quality assurance through attendance at the Commercial Assurance Board to ensure priority procurements are robustly assessed.
- Influence Procurement Policy: Play an active role in shaping procurement policies relevant to your role and categories, including participation in the Policy Working Group to drive innovation and best practices.
- Drive Continuous Improvement: Continuously seek and implement opportunities to enhance processes within your area and across the wider team, working collaboratively with colleagues to optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of the commercial function.
- Data Management: Implement, manage, improve, and promote the use of systems, tools and data management to create useful management information to support the business in spend in your category.
- Mentor: Take responsibility to mentor junior staff to help develop and enhance individuals as well as improve competence across the team.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE LEAD PROCUREMENT MANAGER
- Complex public sector procurement experience
- Strong PCR 2015 & Procurement Act 2023 knowledge
- Expert NEC3/4 contract knowledge
- Experience with Works/construction procurement
- End-to-end procurement lifecycle delivery
- Strong senior stakeholder management & influencing
- Ability to manage complex projects and competing priorities
- Experience in contract/supplier management & commercial strategy
If you are a Lead Procurement Manager, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!
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