Procurement Manager - Fully Remote

Cedar are working with a prestigious arms length government body who are looking for a driven and passionate Procurement Manager to join their team. This role will work closely with the Head of Procurement to cover goods and services/indirect spend and ad-hoc projects/tenders. Must be a clear and confident communicator with proven experience of managing a wide range of indirect spend in a public sector procurement function. Previous experience in marketing, fundraising, facilities, professional Services or IT spend is highly desirable, along with managing multiple projects/stakeholders in any one of these areas simultaneously.

Key areas will be;

Public Sector tender process/evaluation
Commercial acumen and a clear understanding of procurement/supplier contracts management
Stakeholder engagement across a range of categories - including Marketing, professional/corporate services
Effective negotiator - must have gravitas along with energy and drive
Acting as a procurement advisor and trusted partner to internal customers
Managing suppliers in line with organisational policy
Ensuring compliance in all areas of procurement activity
Ability to interact and influence stakeholders within various internal/external business units
ROLE IS FULLY REMOTE
Must have public sector procurement experience