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An excellent opportunity has arisen for a talented Procurement Manager to join a respected organisation with a strong focus on strategic sourcing, governance, and value creation. Operating within a regulated environment, the procurement team plays a vital role in supporting business objectives through effective supplier engagement, commercial decision-making, and robust procurement practices. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of key spend categories and influence organisation-wide procurement activity while working closely with a broad range of stakeholders. Your new role As Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for delivering end-to-end procurement solutions across a varied portfolio of spend categories, ensuring best value, compliance, and successful commercial outcomes. Key responsibilities include: Leading strategic sourcing projects across categories such as FM, Property and Construction Managing the full procurement lifecycle, from market analysis and tender development through to contract award and implementation Providing expert procurement advice to stakeholders and supporting informed commercial decision-making Running competitive tender processes and supplier selection exercises Ensuring procurement activities comply with relevant regulations, policies, and governance requirements Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement, cost optimisation, and process efficiency What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will have: Demonstrable experience delivering procurement projects within a regulated, public sector, or complex commercial environment Strong understanding of public procurement legislation and procurement best practice Experience developing category strategies and leading competitive sourcing exercises Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and relationship-building skills Strong commercial awareness with the ability to analyse information and make evidence-based recommendations Experience managing multiple procurement activities simultaneously whilst maintaining attention to detail A working understanding of the Procurement Act 2023 or PCR 2015 is essential MCIPS, or working towards a professional procurement qualification, would be advantageous What you'll get in return Competitive salary and benefits package Hybrid working with 2 days per week in their Harrow office Opportunity to manage a diverse portfolio of procurement projects and categories Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic procurement initiatives Supportive and collaborative working culture Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities Apply now If you're an experienced Procurement Manager, Category Manager, or Strategic Sourcing Professional looking to join an organisation where procurement is recognised as a strategic function, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your procurement career and play a key role in delivering commercial value and procurement excellence. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Senior Procurement Specialist Type - Permanent Location - Peterborough (Hybrid 2/3 days office based) Salary - TBC Depending on experience The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Procurement Specialist to join a leading organisation supporting the delivery of a major UK infrastructure programme. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage a portfolio of procurement projects, ensuring delivery against programme objectives, timescales, budget and governance requirements. Develop and implement procurement and category strategies aligned to business needs. Manage end-to-end sourcing activities, including tendering, evaluation and contract award processes. Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers and contractors. Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers. Utilise market intelligence and category expertise to identify opportunities, mitigate risks and improve outcomes. Analyse procurement and market data to support forecasting and strategic decision-making. Support contract management and supplier performance activities post-award. Contribute to supplier relationship management and supplier exit planning where required. Ensure all procurement activity complies with relevant legislation, policies and governance frameworks. Maintain accurate procurement records, documentation and reporting. Support and mentor colleagues, promoting procurement excellence and continuous improvement. About You To be considered for this opportunity, you will have: Strong knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 and/or previous public procurement regulations. A minimum of five years' procurement experience within construction, infrastructure, engineering or major capital programmes. Experience working with NEC4 contracts. CIPS Level 5 qualification (MCIPS preferred) or a relevant degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Commercial Management or a related discipline. Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications. Utilities sector experience. Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure or capital investment programmes. 100milliion + packages. A fantastic opportunity to join a high-profile infrastructure programme. Apply now!

The Opportunity Lead and manage purchasing activities within assigned categories, ensuring delivery of cost, quality, and strategic objectives. Responsible for developing and deploying global category strategies, aligning stakeholders and regional teams, delivering sourcing activities through the Global Sourcing Process (GSP), and supporting supplier performance and contract management. Drive continuous improvement through Category Centre of Excellence (COE) initiatives and best-practice procurement activities. Key Performance Indicators Delivery of cost reduction and cost avoidance savings targets. Strategic Category Plan (SCP) delivery and annual review completion. Compliance with Global Sourcing Process (GSP) and First Time Through targets. Achievement of contract management and supplier relationship review objectives. Contribution to transformation and continuous improvement projects. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities Category Strategy Develop, maintain and deliver Strategic Category Plans in line with annual targets. Utilise supplier, market and business analytics to inform category decisions. Apply category strategies to sourcing activities, supplier selection and route-to-market decisions. Ensure stakeholder and regional alignment to support strategy deployment. Sourcing Deliver sourcing projects in line with policy, GSP requirements and Total Cost of Ownership principles. Lead complex commercial negotiations, securing necessary legal, financial and governance approvals. Prepare and submit Global Strategy Approach Documents and ensure GSP compliance. Drive stakeholder engagement and regional alignment on sourcing strategies. Deliver category savings targets and support Make vs Buy assessments. Manage supply chain risks and ensure regional teams adhere to category strategies. Collaborate with specialist functions including Finance, Risk and Legal. Act as the primary point of contact for supplier engagement and commercial discussions. Key Interactions Internal budget holders and requisitioning departments. Suppliers and commercial account teams. Finance Business Partners (Capex and Opex). Legal, Supplier Risk and specialist support teams. Regional and operational buying teams. External industry bodies and forums. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Essential End-to-end procurement expertise across the 8-step procurement cycle. Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills. Ability to influence stakeholders and manage complex sourcing activities. Flexible, agile and adaptable to changing business priorities. Results-oriented with resilience, drive and a proven track record of delivery in demanding environments. Willingness to travel to supplier and JLR locations. Desirable Knowledge of construction procurement Understanding of construction industry markets and supply chains. Experience working closely with operational stakeholders within the category area. Excellent Opportunity with immedaite starts available

Strategic Procurement Specialist - Automotive - 35.80/hr (Inside IR35) - Warwickshire - 12 Months (potential for yearly renewal) - Full Time or Part Time Option Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Strategic Procurement Specialist to join our team on a contract basis. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and manage purchasing activities within assigned categories, ensuring the delivery of cost, quality, and strategic objectives. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing and deploying global category strategies, aligning stakeholders, and driving continuous improvement through best-practice procurement activities. This position is open to both full-time and part-time candidates. Please ensure your preference is clearly stated at the top of your CV. Responsibilities As a Strategic Procurement Specialist, your key responsibilities will include: Category Strategy: Developing, maintaining, and delivering Strategic Category Plans in line with annual targets. Utilizing supplier, market, and business analytics to inform category decisions. Ensuring stakeholder and regional alignment to support strategy deployment. Sourcing: Leading sourcing projects in compliance with policy, Global Sourcing Process (GSP) requirements, and Total Cost of Ownership principles. Conducting complex commercial negotiations and securing necessary legal, financial, and governance approvals. Managing supply chain risks and ensuring adherence to category strategies. Acting as the primary point of contact for supplier engagement and commercial discussions. Collaboration: Engaging with internal budget holders, suppliers, finance business partners, legal teams, and regional buying teams. Supporting Make vs Buy assessments and driving stakeholder engagement. Continuous Improvement: Contributing to transformation and continuous improvement projects through the Category Centre of Excellence (COE). Qualifications To be successful in this role, you will need: Essential: CIPS qualification/accreditation. Expertise in end-to-end procurement across the 8-step procurement cycle. Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills. Proven ability to influence stakeholders and manage complex sourcing activities. Flexibility, agility, and adaptability to changing business priorities. Results-oriented mindset with resilience and a track record of delivery in demanding environments. Willingness to travel to supplier and company locations. Desirable: Knowledge of construction procurement and contract forms such as JCT, NEC, and FIDIC. Understanding of construction industry markets and supply chains. Experience working closely with operational stakeholders within the category area. Previous supplier-side or category-specific industry experience. Day-to-Day On a typical day, you will: Develop and review Strategic Category Plans. Lead sourcing activities and manage supplier negotiations. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align category strategies. Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with procurement policies. Identify and mitigate supply chain risks. Drive cost reduction initiatives and support decision-making processes. Benefits Opportunity to work with a premium brand in the automotive sector. Exposure to global procurement strategies and best practices. Collaborative and dynamic work environment. Competitive contract terms. Additional Information This role is on a contract basis and is Inside IR35. The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment Business. Premea is a specialist engineering recruitment consultancy representing clients in the UK and internationally within the Automotive, Motorsport, and Motorcycle sectors. If you are a results-driven professional with a passion for procurement and category management, we encourage you to apply. Please ensure your CV clearly states your preference for full-time or part-time work.

Carrington West is seeking an experienced Category Specialist to lead end-to-end procurement across housing, place-related projects, and construction contracts, working with stakeholders to deliver value for money. You will develop category plans, manage projects from inception to contract award, and ensure compliance with public procurement legislation, with opportunities for professional accreditation.

We are currently looking for an experienced Category Specialist to join a busy Procurement and Commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional to lead end-to-end procurement activity across housing and place-related projects, with a particular focus on construction, housing and associated service contracts. The successful candidate will support procurement activity across housing and place programmes, managing procurement projects from inception to contract award while working closely with stakeholders to deliver value for money and ensure full compliance with procurement legislation. The Role Leading end-to-end procurement activity across housing, place and construction-related categories. Managing procurement projects for housing works, construction and associated service contracts. Developing category plans that deliver value for money and support strategic service objectives. Providing professional procurement advice to commissioners and stakeholders across housing and place services. Developing compliant procurement strategies in line with procurement legislation and Council regulations. Managing supplier and contract performance to maximise commercial value. Undertaking market analysis and supplier engagement to inform procurement decisions. Preparing tender documentation, evaluating submissions and leading commercial negotiations. Building strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers and external partners. Supporting larger and more complex procurement projects alongside the Category Lead. Promoting continuous improvement, innovation and sustainable procurement practices. Delivering procurement training and guidance to support intelligent purchasing across the organisation. Key Requirements Previous experience working as a Category Specialist, Procurement Specialist, Category Manager or Procurement Officer. Experience delivering end-to-end procurement exercises within the public sector. Experience procuring housing, construction, place-based works or property-related contracts. Strong knowledge of public procurement legislation and governance requirements. CIPS qualification or equivalent procurement experience, with a willingness to work towards professional accreditation if required. Experience developing category strategies and sourcing plans. Strong commercial awareness and supplier negotiation skills. Experience managing supplier performance and contract management activities. Ability to analyse commercial, financial and market information to support procurement decisions. Excellent stakeholder management skills with experience working across multiple service areas. Experience using eProcurement systems and procurement management software.

A London-based Local Authority is seeking a Category Specialist - Construction & Housing for its Commercial and Procurement team. This full-time, temporary contract offers a weekly salary of £480-£500, with hybrid working arrangements. The role involves leading end-to-end procurement across a diverse portfolio, specifically focusing on housing and place-related procurement, including construction, capital works, repairs, maintenance, and associated service contracts. Rate: £480 - £500 per day (Inside IR35). The contract is interim with the opportunity to become permanent, and it allows hybrid working in London. Key Responsibilities Lead and deliver end-to-end procurement exercises across construction, housing and place-based categories, together with a small number of service contracts. Develop procurement strategies and sourcing plans that deliver value for money, manage risk and ensure compliance with procurement legislation. Manage the full tender process, including market engagement, specification development, tender documentation, evaluation, contract award and mobilisation. Build strong relationships with commissioners, operational managers and senior stakeholders to understand business requirements and deliver commercial solutions. Lead supplier negotiations and support effective contract and supplier performance management. Ensure procurement activity complies with the Procurement Act, Contract Standing Orders and internal governance requirements. Analyse category spend, market intelligence and supplier performance to identify savings, efficiencies and service improvements. Promote innovation, sustainability and social value throughout the procurement lifecycle. Support continuous improvement initiatives, knowledge sharing and the development of procurement best practice across the organisation. About You We're particularly interested in speaking with procurement professionals who have a strong background in construction or housing procurement and can demonstrate experience delivering complex procurement projects within a public sector environment. Proven experience delivering end-to-end procurement across construction, housing, capital works, repairs, maintenance or place-based categories. Strong knowledge of public sector procurement legislation and governance requirements. Experience developing procurement strategies, category plans and commercial sourcing solutions. Excellent stakeholder management and supplier negotiation skills. Experience managing complex tender exercises from strategy through to contract award. Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify opportunities for savings, efficiencies and improved supplier performance. Excellent analytical, communication and report-writing skills. CIPS qualification (or working towards) or equivalent procurement experience is desirable. Essential Experience Public Sector Procurement Housing or Construction Procurement End to End Tender Management Category Management Contract & Supplier Management Procurement Strategy Stakeholder Management Commercial Negotiation Procurement Compliance CIPS (desirable) Alongside a competitive £500 per day Inside IR35 rate, the role offers the potential to transition into a permanent position, making it an ideal opportunity for an experienced procurement professional looking for long term career progression.

JAM Recruitment Ltd is recruiting on behalf of a London-based Local Authority for a Category Specialist - Construction & Housing within the Commercial and Procurement team. This full-time, temporary contract offers a daily rate of £480-£500 inside IR35 with hybrid working in London. You will lead end-to-end procurement across housing and construction categories, manage tender activities, engage stakeholders, and drive value for money, compliance, and social value outcomes.

We are currently looking for an experienced Category Specialist to join a busy Procurement and Commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional to lead end-to-end procurement activity across housing and place-related projects, with a particular focus on construction, housing and associated service contracts. The successful candidate will support procurement activity across housing and place programmes, managing procurement projects from inception to contract award while working closely with stakeholders to deliver value for money and ensure full compliance with procurement legislation. The Role Leading end-to-end procurement activity across housing, place and construction-related categories. Managing procurement projects for housing works, construction and associated service contracts. Developing category plans that deliver value for money and support strategic service objectives. Providing professional procurement advice to commissioners and stakeholders across housing and place services. Developing compliant procurement strategies in line with procurement legislation and Council regulations. Managing supplier and contract performance to maximise commercial value. Undertaking market analysis and supplier engagement to inform procurement decisions. Preparing tender documentation, evaluating submissions and leading commercial negotiations. Building strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers and external partners. Supporting larger and more complex procurement projects alongside the Category Lead. Promoting continuous improvement, innovation and sustainable procurement practices. Delivering procurement training and guidance to support intelligent purchasing across the organisation. Key Requirements Previous experience working as a Category Specialist, Procurement Specialist, Category Manager or Procurement Officer. Experience delivering end-to-end procurement exercises within the public sector. Experience procuring housing, construction, place-based works or property-related contracts. Strong knowledge of public procurement legislation and governance requirements. CIPS qualification or equivalent procurement experience, with a willingness to work towards professional accreditation if required. Experience developing category strategies and sourcing plans. Strong commercial awareness and supplier negotiation skills. Experience managing supplier performance and contract management activities. Ability to analyse commercial, financial and market information to support procurement decisions. Excellent stakeholder management skills with experience working across multiple service areas. Experience using eProcurement systems and procurement management software. What You Need to Do Now If you are interested in this Category Specialist role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. Footnote If you feel that this role matches your skills but not the rate, location or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We regularly recruit for Category Specialists, Procurement Specialists, Category Managers, Procurement Officers and Commercial Officers across the UK and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially. Even if you are currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from procurement professionals looking to build future connections. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us

A leading engineering and manufacturing organisation operating within the defence sector is seeking an experienced Senior Indirect Procurement Specialist to join its Supply Chain team on a 12-month contract basis. This role will focus on the procurement and contract management of a broad range of indirect goods and services, supporting facilities, operational infrastructure and capital investment programmes. The successful candidate will work closely with Facilities, Engineering, Operations and Quality teams to deliver best-value procurement outcomes and manage key supplier relationships. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement professional with a strong background in Facilities Management, Minor Works, Construction and CAPEX procurement . Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end procurement activities from RFQ and tender issuance through to evaluation, negotiation and contract award. Manage a portfolio of indirect procurement projects across facilities, services and capital expenditure categories. Negotiate commercial terms and supplier agreements to achieve best value and mitigate risk. Manage supplier performance and contractual compliance throughout the contract lifecycle. Support internal stakeholders with procurement strategy, sourcing activities and contract management advice. Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal business partners. Identify commercial risks and ensure procurement activities comply with relevant policies and procedures. Drive continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and supply chain processes. Produce procurement reports and performance data to support business decision-making. Essential Experience To be considered, candidates must demonstrate proven experience in indirect procurement , including several of the following areas: Facilities Management procurement ( Hard and Soft FM services ). Minor Works projects , including refurbishment, fit-out and building improvement projects. Construction procurement and contractor management. CAPEX procurement , including manufacturing equipment, machinery, infrastructure and technology investments. Contract negotiation, supplier relationship management and commercial management. Tendering, sourcing and procurement governance processes. Stakeholder management across multiple business functions. Strong analytical and commercial skills. Experience operating within a fast-paced procurement environment. Desirable Experience New build construction projects and JCT contract exposure. Procurement within engineering, manufacturing, defence, aerospace or other regulated sectors. SAP or other ERP systems experience. MCIPS qualified or working towards qualification. Process improvement and continuous improvement methodologies. Security Clearance Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC) . As a minimum, successful applicants will be required to undergo security screening and meet UK government vetting requirements. Apply If you are an experienced Indirect Buyer, Procurement Specialist, Procurement Manager, Category Manager, Purchasing Manager or Sourcing Manager with strong experience across Facilities Management, Minor Works, Construction and Capital Projects procurement , we'd like to hear from you.

Summer-Browning Associates is currently supporting our defence client, who is seeking a Commercial Specialist (PFI) for an initial three-month assignment with the option to extend. Location: Hybrid working - Andover , Lichfield or Glasgow About the role: You will be responsible for designing, procuring and contracting for the replacement arrangements, in addition to the teams responsible for managing the current PFI contracts, including the full range of activities required to exit then effectively. The ideal candidate will hold Active SC and have a strong background in delivery PFI Commercial Management support, with the following skills and experience: Experience of designing and leading complex Category A procurements, with specific emphasis on hard and soft FM, and construction. Experience of PFI Full Lifecycle. Knowledge of public sector procurement regulations, including the Procurement Act 2023 and PCR 2015. Hands-on experience in managing procurements through CCS Frameworks. Experience of supporting and overseeing the end-to-end tendering process.

Summer-Browning Associates is currently supporting our defence client, who is seeking a Commercial Specialist (PFI) for an initial three-month assignment with the option to extend. Location: Hybrid working - Andover , Lichfield or Glasgow About the role: You will be responsible for designing, procuring and contracting for the replacement arrangements, in addition to the teams responsible for managing the current PFI contracts, including the full range of activities required to exit then effectively. The ideal candidate will hold Active SC and have a strong background in delivery PFI Commercial Management support, with the following skills and experience: Experience of designing and leading complex Category A procurements, with specific emphasis on hard and soft FM, and construction. Experience of PFI Full Lifecycle. Knowledge of public sector procurement regulations, including the Procurement Act 2023 and PCR 2015. Hands-on experience in managing procurements through CCS Frameworks. Experience of supporting and overseeing the end-to-end tendering process.