Strategic Procurement Manager
6 days ago
Hove
Title: Strategic Procurement Manager \n Location: Hove, UK (Hybrid) \n Contract: 3 months \n Working pattern: Full time (9am to 5pm - Monday to Friday) Key Responsibilities\n\n • Develop and deliver strategic procurement and category plans across designated spend areas, ensuring procurement activity aligns with organisational priorities and delivers measurable value.\n, • Lead complex end-to-end procurement exercises, tendering activities, and commercial projects, ensuring effective project governance, resource planning, risk management, and successful delivery.\n, • Identify emerging procurement trends, market developments, risks, and opportunities, providing strategic recommendations to support informed decision-making.\n, • Develop procurement policies, strategies, and best practice guidance, contributing to continuous improvement and organisational objectives.\n, • Evaluate existing procurement and service delivery models, recommending innovative solutions to improve quality, efficiency, and long-term value.\n, • Provide expert commercial advice to senior stakeholders on procurement strategies, route-to-market options, contract management, and supplier engagement.\n, • Ensure all procurement activities comply with Public Procurement Regulations (PCR 2015 and Procurement Act 2023), Council policies, and legislative requirements, including Social Value, Environmental Sustainability, and Modern Slavery obligations.\n, • Support the development and implementation of operational procurement plans while contributing to longer-term strategic planning.\n, • Lead major procurement projects, service reviews, and cross-functional initiatives, representing the procurement function both internally and externally.\n, • Manage procurement budgets and allocated resources effectively, ensuring financial accountability and delivery within agreed targets.\n, • Collaborate with managers, service leads, and external partners to identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and enhanced commercial outcomes.\n, • Lead, coach, and develop procurement professionals, fostering a high-performing team focused on delivering strategic objectives and continuous improvement.\n, • Represent the organisation at local, regional, and industry procurement forums, building strong professional networks and promoting procurement excellence.\nEssential Skills & Experience\n\n, • Degree qualified or equivalent professional qualification, ideally CIPS Level 5 (or working towards), or equivalent procurement experience.\n, • Significant experience in strategic procurement, category management, and commercial leadership within the public or private sector.\n, • Strong knowledge of Public Procurement Regulations (PCR 2015), the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23), and public sector procurement best practice.\n, • Proven experience leading complex procurement projects, strategic sourcing initiatives, and high-value tendering exercises.\n, • Strong understanding of category management methodologies and their practical application.\n, • Commercially astute with experience in contract negotiation, cost analysis, supplier management, and delivering value-for-money outcomes.\n, • Knowledge of change management, project management, and continuous improvement methodologies.\n, • Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leaders, elected members, and external partners.\n, • Experience developing procurement strategies, policies, and governance frameworks.\n, • Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex environment.\n\n Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.