Procurement & Contracts Manager - Public Sector 12 Month Contract Location: Hybrid/Worcestershire (2 days on site) My Client a leading Public Sector organisation based in Worcestershire, are looking to recruit a Procurement & Contracts Manager to lead a Procurement, Contracts and commissioning team. This role is hybrid working at home 3 days per week with 2 days per week in the office, which is commutable from Kidderminster, Birmingham, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Hereford, Malvern, Ledbury, Evesham, Redditch, Bromsgrove, Bewdley, Droitwich Spa and Pershore. Duties: Provide leadership to a Procurement/Contracts/Commissioning team in annual budget of £13m Maintain leadership and strategic ownership for all aspects of the policy and commissioning business. Ensure compliance with relevant statutory requirements regarding commissioned services and deliver the best possible return on investments for the public. Ensure outcomes of commissioning activity are appropriately monitored and logged. Manage service providers and influence partners to ensure the best possible outcomes are achieved. Build positive relationships and influence with key partners, service providers and stakeholders to further the effectiveness and efficiency of policy and commissioning Skills Required: A proven tested Strategic Leader/Manager Experience of managing multiple projects & work streams Significant Contract Management and/or Procurement experience, preferably for commissioned services in the public sector Experience Police Governance, National or Local Government Proven experience of influencing decision making at a senior level. Substantial and relevant experience of managing resources to achieve best value for money. Track record of providing a high quality, customer focused services. Proven experience of building effective strategic relationships with multiple stakeholders. Strong track record of good management and leadership of staff, preferably in a similar environment.