In this role you lead complex, high-value services procurement for a large public sector organisation, shaping commercial strategy and managing end-to-end tender processes. You will partner with senior stakeholders, suppliers, and legal teams to ensure governance, risk control, and value delivery. The role combines strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management to support delivery and sustainability goals. You will operate across multiple priorities, driving improvements and best practices within the team. This is a chance to influence high-impact procurement outcomes in a regulated environment.
Responsibilities
Lead high-value procurement exercises from strategy through to contract award
Develop procurement strategies, tender documentation and commercial advice
Conduct market analysis to determine procurement approaches
Lead evaluations and commercial negotiations
Develop, negotiate and manage contracts and framework agreements
Review contract terms and commercial schedules
Manage contract performance including scope, budget, risk and supplier performance
Build relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers
Collaborate with legal teams on terms and conditions
Provide commercial advice and support decision-making
Ensure compliance with responsible procurement, sustainability, governance, equality, quality and environmental requirements
Support supplier relationship management and resolve commercial issues
Provide management information and reporting
Contribute to process improvements, best practice and professional development
Key requirements
Significant procurement and commercial management experience, especially services procurement
Strong public sector procurement experience
Proven leadership of large, complex, high-value procurements
Experience in procurement strategy development and market analysis
Experience in evaluations and commercial negotiations
Experience drafting and reviewing contractual terms and schedules
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, including senior stakeholders
Experience managing frameworks and supplier relationships
Solid understanding of procurement legislation and governance
Experience working with legal teams on commercial matters
Excellent communication, negotiation and decision-making skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
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