Procurement Manager

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Procurement Manager
Location: Eastleigh (Hybrid working)
Rate: 31.54 per hour (PAYE)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: 5-6 month temporary contract
Vetting: Will need to obtain Management Vetting (MV)

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to join the forces Finance Portfolio on a temporary basis. Reporting to the Head of Procurement, you will play a key role in managing large and complex procurements while contributing to the development and delivery of the Corporate Procurement Strategy across the Constabulary and the Office for the Police & Crime Commissioner (OPCC).
This is a senior, strategic role requiring strong commercial acumen, stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to operate confidently in a complex public-sector environment.
Key Responsibilities

• Personally manage large and/or complex procurement and commissioning activities, ensuring best value, cost-effective outcomes and continuous improvement.
• Provide oversight and direction to Senior Procurement Officers, supporting delivery and accountability.
• Contribute directly to the development and implementation of the Corporate Procurement Strategy and wider corporate initiatives.
• Embed strategic procurement, commissioning, category management and contract management approaches across HIOWC and the OPCC.
• Work closely with senior managers and internal customers to influence procurement strategy, practice and contract awards.
• Attend and contribute to corporate and departmental working groups and senior management forums.
• Liaise with the Force Solicitor on procurement advice and contract awards.
• Engage with suppliers at all levels, including director level, on tendering, contract awards, contract management and market influence.
• Collaborate with peers and partners across public, private and voluntary sectors to share best practice and explore collaborative procurement opportunities.

Essential Requirements
Qualifications

• QCF Level 7 qualification or equivalent experience.
• Professional procurement/commissioning qualification (ideally CIPS or equivalent), or substantial senior-level experience with up-to-date technical and legal procurement knowledge.

Experience & Skills

• Extensive senior-level procurement experience within a large, complex, multi-disciplinary organisation.
• Strong understanding of the strategic context for procurement in the public sector.
• Proven ability to develop and implement procurement strategies and business processes aligned to organisational objectives.
• Excellent project management skills with experience of delivering large and complex programmes.
• Highly developed communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of varied funding and contract models.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with suppliers, customers and stakeholders.
• Experience of leading and managing change to improve performance and outcomes.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to develop compliant, innovative procurement solutions.

Additional Information

• The role requires travel across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight; a full UK driving licence is essential.
• The successful candidate must obtain and maintain Management Vetting (MV).
• An initial probationary period will apply.

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