Strategic Procurement Leader for a Regulated Environment

4 days ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Eden Blake Procurement & Supply Chain Search Full time

We are partnering with a leading private sector consultancy to find a Head of Procurement & Commercial for one of their key clients based in Manchester.

The ideal candidate will have experience in leading strategic procurement activity in a regulated environment, using PCR2015/FTS/OJEU. They will also possess a highly engaging personality and proven ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders across all levels of an organisation.

Key responsibilities include transforming an existing procurement function from a transactional/tactical state to a high performing strategic operation. This will involve leading a small team of direct reports to ensure the efficient, cost-effective procurement of goods and services needed by the organisation.

The successful candidate will also be responsible for elevating supply chain management within the organisation, working closely with suppliers to deliver increased value to end-users. Additionally, they will need to build outstanding relationships with internal stakeholders/end-users to ensure they are fully aware of the benefits of changes made and are on board with supporting their delivery.

A minimum of £65,000 - £80,000 per annum is available for this role, along with a range of benefits including private medical cover, 5% matched pension contribution, and 25 days holiday.

In return for your expertise, you can expect to work for a well-established, successful private sector consultancy that provides frameworks and procurement services to public sector organisations. You will join a dynamic team that has a great reputation in the industry and a proven track record of developing its people through coaching and industry-recognised training qualifications.

To succeed in this role, you should have:

  • Proven experience of leading strategic procurement activity in a regulated environment using PCR2015/FTS/OJEU
  • A highly engaging personality and proven ability to build strong, influential relationships with key stakeholders across all levels of an organisation
  • Demonstrable experience managing and undertaking high-value, high-risk or strategically important public or private sector procurement projects
  • Proven background successfully delivering in a customer-focused business resulting in high levels of customer satisfaction
  • Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering savings, improved efficiencies and successful negotiations and partnerships


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