Procurement Manager

Position: Procurement Manager - 3-Month Fixed Term Contract
Procurement Manager, 3-Month Fixed Term Contract (Public Sector)

Location:

Sheffield Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum (pro rata for the duration of the contract)

Contract:

Fixed Term, 3 months Elevation Recruitment Group is working on behalf of a public sector organisation based in Sheffield to appoint an experienced Procurement Manager on a 3-month fixed term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded procurement professional to make an immediate impact within a regulated, high-accountability environment.

The Role Reporting into senior leadership, you will take ownership of procurement activity across the organisation, ensuring compliant, transparent and value-for-money outcomes. Because this is a short-term appointment, the client needs someone who can step in quickly, take control of live activity and deliver from the outset.

Key Responsibilities Lead and manage end-to-end procurement activity, from requirement specification through to contract award and mobilisation Ensure all procurement is conducted in line with current public procurement legislation, including the Procurement Act 2023 and relevant internal policies Manage a live pipeline of tenders, quotations and framework call-offs, working to tight deadlines Provide expert guidance to internal stakeholders on procurement routes, compliance and best practice Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, driving performance, savings and social value outcomes Oversee contract management, including KPI monitoring, renewals and risk mitigation Prepare clear reporting and documentation to support governance and audit requirements Identify opportunities for efficiency, cost reduction and process improvement About You Proven experience as a Procurement Manager or Senior Procurement professional, ideally within the public sector, local government, NHS, education or a regulated environment Strong working knowledge of public procurement regulations, frameworks and tendering processes Demonstrable experience of managing high-value, complex procurements and negotiating with suppliers Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills at all levels Able to hit the ground running and deliver in a fast-paced, time-bound assignment MCIPS qualified or part-qualified is desirable Immediate or short-notice availability will be highly advantageous What’s on Offer Competitive salary of £50,000 - £55,000 per annum, pro rata A high-impact assignment within a respected public sector organisation Sheffield-based role with convenient access to the city centre Dedicated support from a specialist supply chain and procurement recruitment team throughout the process