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Description Procurement Manager - 12 Month FTC Location: Whiteley, Hampshire, UK Are you looking to launch your career to the next level?.. Role Overview: We are seeking a motivated self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment covering routine and non-routine matters. Working independently, the Procurement Manager will bring their procurement experience into the Procurement team and will be responsible for activities that span the entire procurement cycle –proposal, sourcing, negotiation, administration, compliance, risk management and relationship management of supplier contracts across the UK business. The Procurement Manager will typically be responsible for reviewing the work of lower level professionals for compliance and best practice. Acquisitions will be in support of civil and defence new business proposals and current programmes as well as indirect procurement activities. The successful candidate will be required to work with suppliers to support the UK business whilst following the procurement processes and procedures. Duties & Responsibilities: Procurement Execution: Manage end-to-end procurement lifecycle for goods and services, including RFQs, bid evaluation, negotiation, and contract awardEnsure timely conversion of requisitions to purchase orders within SLA targets Supplier Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure performance, quality, and cost objectives are metMonitor supplier compliance with contractual obligations and flow-down requirements (e.g., Public Contracts Regulations 2015) Governance & Compliance: Adhere to Leidos Commercial Procurement Manual and internal audit requirementsMaintain accurate records in procurement systems (SPO/Iv