Senior Procurement Policy & Compliance Manager

You will be responsible for providing leadership, authority, and assurance over procurement policy, compliance, and governance. The role ensures that all procurement activity is fully compliant with the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) , associated secondary legislation and statutory guidance, mandated procurement requirements, and wider central government procurement policy.

You will be the focal point for procurement policy interpretation, horizon scanning, and compliance assurance, supporting the leadership team and providing confidence to senior leaders, auditors, and other bodies that procurement activity is compliant, transparent, and auditable.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Degree or equivalent, or 5 years’ experience in relevant subject matter expert role
• In-depth knowledge of Procurement Act 2023 requirements and guidance.
• Demonstrable experience of leading compliant procurement in a public, government, or regulated sector.
• Proven experience in procurement policy, compliance, governance, or assurance roles within a public or regulated sector.
• Experience of interpreting legislative and policy change and translating it into practical organisational guidance
• Experience of procurement systems supporting transparency, audit, and governance.
• Strong judgement, credibility, and senior stakeholder presence.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Qualified, or working towards membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS)
• Procure to pay and Finance systems experience (eg. SAP)
• E-tendering tools knowledge
• High level of program management skills

How to Apply

Please apply with your CV and details of current remuneration, quoting reference 10256.