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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy Local Authority in East Anglia, are looking for an experienced Senior Public Procurement Professional to join their team and play a crucial role within their procurement operations.       

Position: Senior Public Procurement Professional
Rate: £450 per day (Umbrella, Outside IR35)
Contract Duration: Temporary (February 2026) with Possible Extension  
Working Arrangement: To be confirmed

Purpose:

• The role is critical in ensuring the effective, compliant, and value-driven sourcing of social care services, contributing to the overall quality and sustainability of care provision.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Leading tendering exercises under the Procurement Act, especially but not limited to social care contracts.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies that support service innovation, quality improvement, and value for money.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to stakeholders on procurement matters, including legal and commercial issues.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• At least 1 year experience within a Senior Public Procurement Professional role or equivalent.
• Ideally a recognised professional procurement qualification (such as CIPS or equivalent).
• Experience in public sector procurement, including social care and ideally public health.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development. 

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to james.fernandez@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact James on 020 3854 4907 to discuss further.

To explore other exciting opportunities or learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our website https://www.temptingrecruitment

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