Full job descriptionSupporting a Central Government client to join a high-profile programme focused on external resource management and strategic workforce procurement. This role offers a blend of BAU procurement activity and strategic programme delivery, supporting a major resourcing transformation.
Client Details
A large scale central government organisation, based in either Leeds, Manchester, Blackpool, or Liverpool.
Description
*Lead end-to-end procurement and sourcing activity, ensuring compliance with PA23, PCR 2015, and public sector governance requirements.
*Support the procurement of external resources and workforce-related services across BAU operations and strategic programmes.
*Manage supplier relationships and contracts, monitoring performance and driving value for money.
*Run further competitions through public sector frameworks, including CCS and similar agreements.
*Partner with Legal, Finance, HR, and business stakeholders to deliver compliant procurement solutions.
*Analyse workforce and commercial data to identify risks, opportunities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
*Support business case development, governance processes, and procurement strategy delivery.
*Manage multiple procurement projects simultaneously, balancing operational priorities with strategic objectives.
Profile
*Strong end-to-end procurement and sourcing experience within a public sector or regulated environment.
*Experience delivering procurements under Procurement Act 2023 and/or PCR 2015 regulations.
*Proven contract management and supplier relationship management expertise.
*Experience with framework agreements and running further competitions (ideally CCS/GCF frameworks).
*Background in contingent labour, workforce, recruitment, or external resourcing procurement.
*Ability to work effectively with Legal, Finance, and business stakeholders to deliver compliant procurement activity.
*Strong commercial awareness, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
Desirable
*Central Government procurement experience.
*Experience procuring digital services or specialist resources.
*Professional Services category experience.


Job Offer
Interim Procurement Manager role that is paying up to £600 per day (Inside IR35), this is an interim role for 6 months until March 2027. You will work in a hybrid manner (60%) from the North offices, either Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool, or Blackpool.