Procurement Lead - Transport (Contract, Inside IR35)

Procurement Lead - Transport (Contract, Inside IR35)
Duration: Initial six months, possible extension
Rate: Up to £500/day (umbrella)
Location: South Yorkshire region (remote/hybrid possible)
Start: Late October/November 2025

About the Programme

• Delivering one of the largest and most ambitious transport reform programmes in the UK-transitioning bus operations to a franchising/public control model-the focus is on integration, reliability, and value reinvestment for communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all procurement activities for bus franchising, from market engagement and tender development to contract award and mobilisation.
• Develop and maintain a forward-thinking procurement strategy supporting wider organisational and public transport objectives.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to executive and project teams on public procurement legislative compliance, risk, and commercial best practice.
• Oversee contract management strategy and deliver robust value-for-money outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with local authorities and transport network partners.
• Help implement integration and performance measures to deliver a reliable, efficient, and connected regional transport system.

Requirements & Person Profile

• Full membership of MCIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply).
• Recent senior procurement leadership within a complex, regulated (ideally public sector or transport) environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK procurement law, PCR 2015/EU regulations, and experience of competitive dialogue and framework procurement.
• Commercial awareness and strategic orientation to deliver real value through procurement.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills; proven ability to influence and negotiate at senior levels.
• Collaborative, resilient style comfortable managing change and ambiguity.

Additional Advantages

• Prior experience with public transport, bus franchising, depot operations, or major infrastructure/service contracts.
• Clear commitment to public service and community value.

If you are available and interested in this opportunity, please apply for further information. Please note due to high volumes of applications we are unable to contact every application. If you do not hear back from us within 7 days of sending your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.

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