Procurement Specialist - Public Health

Procurement Specialist - Public Health Contract / Interim - Competitive Day Rate Location: UK Are you a seasoned procurement professional with a strong track record delivering end‑to‑end public sector tenders? Our client, a leading public health organisation, is seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to support a wide portfolio of strategic sourcing activities. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the full lifecycle of public procurement projects, from market engagement through to contract award. Ensure all tendering activity is fully compliant with Public Procurement regulations, including the Procurement Act 2023 and Public Services Regulations (PSR). Engage, influence and support a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clarity, buy‑in, and strong commercial outcomes. Prepare clear, articulate documentation including ITTs, evaluation reports, governance papers and procurement strategies. Utilise e‑tendering platforms (e.g., ProContract) to manage competitions, communications, evaluations, and audit trails. Essential Skills & Experience Demonstrable experience running end-to-end public procurement tendering processes. Up-to-date knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 and a strong understanding of PSR regulatory requirements. Exceptional stakeholder management with the ability to build trusted relationships and challenge constructively. Excellent communication skills-confident, articulate, and able to present complex information clearly. Working knowledge of eTendering systems, ideally ProContract or similar. Why Apply? Join a purpose-led organisation making a real impact within public health. Work on high-profile, strategically important procurements. Hybrid working with a supportive, collaborative team environment.If you're a driven procurement professional ready to take on your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your CV today. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website