Senior Procurement Manager

Ref: 477473

West Midlands, UK

£550 per day

• Contract
• Innovative Cost-Saving
• Strategic Sourcing Expert
• Immediately Available

About the candidate

An SC-cleared Procurement Specialist with extensive experience across various sectors including the public sector, healthcare, and manufacturing. This candidate has a deep understanding of government tenders, OJEU regulations, and end-to-end procurement operations. Experienced in managing significant procurement budgets and known for delivering substantial cost savings and efficiencies for high-profile governmental projects. Skilled in vendor management, contract negotiation, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder engagement, with a proven track record of optimising procurement processes and improving revenue generation.

What makes them great?

• Financial Impact: Successfully led a cost-saving initiative resulting in annual savings of over £140,000 by optimising procurement strategies for utilities contracts.
• Strategic Contributions: Managed procurement projects valued at £29 million, implementing full lifecycle procurement strategies that boosted efficiency and compliance.
• Leadership and Training: Acted as a critical advisor in procurement and commercial strategy to senior directors, also developing and leading training on evaluation and procurement processes.
• Innovative Solutions: Established new vendor relationships and supply chains that enhanced material quality and delivery timeliness, directly improving production output and reducing costs.

Areas of expertise

• Government Contracting: Knowledgeable in PCR 2015 and OJEU regulations, with extensive experience in public sector procurement, having managed multimillion-pound projects.
• Risk Mitigation: Expert in identifying and managing potential risks in procurement processes; skilled at advising senior management on effective procurement strategies.
• Strategic Sourcing: Demonstrates strong abilities in developing new supply chains, enhancing supplier relationships, and achieving cost savings through effective tendering and contract management.
• Full Lifecycle Management: Experienced in managing the procurement process from inception through to completion, ensuring compliance with internal and external standards and regulations at every step.
• Financial Planning: Adept at managing large budgets and conducting financial analyses to maximise value from procurement activities.