Procurement Manager

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One of London's most vital transport operations are currently seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to immediately support Corporate, fleet and Engineering Vehicles operations.
Role: Procurement Manager Duration: 3-month contract Pay: Up to £480 p/day (Inside IR35 via Umbrella) Location: London (2/3 days onsite)This role is ideal for a commercially‑minded procurement professional to manage a varied pipeline of public procurement activities, ranging from below‑threshold RFQs to complex over‑threshold procurements.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead end‑to‑end procurement processes, including market analysis, supplier selection, pre‑qualification, tendering, evaluation and contract award. Develop procurement strategies, category plans and five‑year procurement forecasts for defined asset groups. Run over‑threshold and under‑threshold procurements, including RFQs and regulated competitive tenders. Prepare compliant procurement papers, commercial recommendations and direct award justifications (PA23 aligned). Manage contract drafting, negotiation and finalisation. Ensure robust risk assessment, supplier assurance and adherence to HSQE requirements. Collaborate with engineering, depots, operations, finance and assurance teams to capture requirements and deliver optimum outcomes.This is an exciting opportunity for someone to develop procurement strategies, run compliant tenders, negotiate commercial agreements and ensure value for money across a range of works, services and supplies.
Key Requirements:
Strong public sector procurement experience, including regulated, end‑to‑end processes. Proven delivery of over‑threshold procurements and complex tendering activity. Confident stakeholder management across technical, operational or engineering environments. Commercial negotiation skills with a focus on value for money. Experience preparing procurement strategies, papers and contract documents. Solid understanding of PA23 CIPS or MCIPS qualifiedThe role is ideal for someone who enjoys autonomy, thrives in stakeholder‑rich environments and is confident navigating the regulatory landscape (PCR / Utilities / Procurement Act 2023).
If you're an experienced Procurement Manager, local to London and looking for an impactful role, apply now
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Location:
London
Salary:
£450 - £480 /day
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Retail/Purchasing

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