Procurement Manager​/Specialist | Public Sector

Procurement Manager| Public Sector Procurement | Milton Keynes / Northampton | 40,000 - 55,000 + Benefits | Hybrid(Sourcing Specialist/ Sourcing Manager/ Procurement Officer / Category Manager)
I am working with a leading UK public sector infrastructure organisation who are expanding their well-established, high-performing Commercial & Procurement function and are currently hiring across multiple positions spanning through entry to mid-senior level.

Whether you are a commercially astute Procurement Manager ready to take ownership of high-value sourcing projects across a broad corporate services portfolio, or a proactive Procurement Specialist looking for the right environment to accelerate your development, this organisation offers the scale, structure, and progression to support you at every stage.

You will partner with senior stakeholders, lead end-to-end sourcing activity, and shape supplier strategy within a complex, regulated environment where your contribution has real operational impact.

For those earlier in their career, you will gain hands-on exposure working alongside experienced practitioners with a clear pathway to Manager level.

Public sector procurement experience is essential.

Why Join?

Competitive salary: 40,000 - 55,000 dependent on experience + benefits package

Genuine hybrid working - 3 days in office, flexible on the restCIPS qualification fully funded
- They'll sponsor your CIPS membership, cover exam costs, and support your professional development from day one Defined benefit pension scheme

Diverse categories
- Work across FM, IT, HR, and professional services. No two days are the same Structured career progression with real mobility across functions and locations

What You'll Be Doing Managing end-to-end procurement activity within a regulated environment (PCR 2015)
Developing and delivering sourcing strategies and tender documentation

Running competitive tenders outside of a framework - full end-to-end ownership

Negotiating contracts and driving measurable commercial savings

Collaborating with and influencing stakeholders across multiple functions and regions

Contributing to category strategy development and continuous improvement

At senior level: leading multi-million-pound programmes and managing complex supplier relationships

What We're Looking For Public sector procurement experience - this is essential

Proven end-to-end tendering experience outside of a framework

Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills

Solid understanding of PCR 2015 / regulated procurement environments

Knowledge of regulated or reclassified procurement environments (desirable)
If you thrive in governance-heavy environments, enjoy leading open tenders, and want to build genuine commercial capability within an organisation that invests in its people please contact Omar at  with an updated CV or apply using the link below.