Commercial Procurement Manager
Location - UK Wide (London , Cardiff, Glasgow, or Salford) 1 day per week on-site (any location)
Duration - 6months (likely extensions)
Day rate - Circa £650 (inside ir35)
Our client is seeking a commercially driven and strategic Procurement Manager to lead category-based sourcing activity within a regulated public sector environment. This is a high-impact role with responsibility for delivering value, managing risk, and supporting the development of junior team members.
Key Responsibilities
*Partner with key stakeholders to shape and influence sourcing strategies
*Develop and maintain strong cross-functional relationships to ensure alignment on category plans
*Lead full end-to-end procurement projects (tendering process) from initiation to contract award and implementation
*Prepare strategic presentations and data-driven reports to secure stakeholder buy-in
*Analyse market trends and spend data to identify cost-saving and value-creation opportunities
*Develop and implement strategic category and sourcing plans aligned to business goals
*Own governance and approval processes, ensuring compliance with public procurement regulations
*Identify, manage, and mitigate commercial and operational risks
*Manage supplier relationships to drive performance, innovation, and ethical compliance
*Monitor procurement KPIs and deliver continuous improvement across assigned categories
*Provide guidance, coaching, and performance feedback to junior staff
Requirements
*Demonstrable experience delivering full end-to-end procurement/tendering processes
*Experience tendering for IAMS would be a bonus
*Proven experience managing complex tender processes involving third-party suppliers
*Strong track record of engaging and influencing challenging senior stakeholders
*Experience operating as a Commercial Procurement Manager within a large-scale, complex corporate environment
*In-depth knowledge of public sector procurement regulations and governance requirements
*Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence presenting to senior audiences
*Strong project management capability with experience delivering complex sourcing programmes
*Proven track record of cost optimisation and commercial value delivery
*Experience using procurement systems and tools
*Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
*Experience managing supplier performance and resolving key supply issues
*Professional procurement certification (e.g. CIPS or CPSM) desirable
Please apply today to be considered.
McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.