Procurement Manager in West End, London

Location: SE1, London
Rate: £420 per day (Inside IR35)
Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 to 3 days per week onsite
Contract: Until 31st March 2027

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Procurement Manager to join a major transport organisation, supporting its Fleet business area.

This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional with strong public sector experience to lead procurement projects from initial strategy through to contract award and ongoing contract management.

You will manage end-to-end procurement projects, working closely with engineers, project managers and internal stakeholders to deliver effective procurement solutions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading procurement projects from initial strategy through to contract award.

• Developing and drafting procurement strategies and contract documentation.

• Preparing contract award papers and single-source justifications.

• Managing procurement timelines, pipelines and reporting.

• Sourcing quotations and managing tender processes.

• Negotiating with suppliers to achieve value for money.

• Attending project meetings and engaging with key stakeholders.

• Raising purchase orders and supporting contract management activities.

• Proven experience managing end-to-end procurement projects.

• Strong public sector procurement experience.

• Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills.

• Experience drafting procurement strategies and contract documentation.

• Strong stakeholder management skills, particularly working with engineers and project managers.

• Contract management experience.

• SAP experience is desirable.

• Experience using procurement tools would be advantageous.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.