Description
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Strategic Procurement Manager to join our Strategic Procurement & Contract Management team. Reporting to the Head of Procurement & Contract Management, you will act as the Council’s procurement expert across designated directorates and categories of spending.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead procurement and category strategies
- Manage complex procurements end-to-end
- Provide commercial advice to senior stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with procurement legislation
- Drive value for money and innovation
- Lead supplier and contract management
- Develop procurement plans and pipelines
- Analyse spend and deliver savings
- Manage and develop procurement team members and wider Council
- Represent procurement at boards and partnerships and deputise for the Head of Procurement where required
About You:
- Significant public sector procurement experience
- Strong track record delivering complex procurements
- Strong knowledge of procurement regulations
- Strong stakeholder engagement and management skills
- Leadership experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to self-reflect to enable change and challenge to deliver better outcomes
Qualifications: CIPS Professional Diploma (or working towards) or equivalent experience
Why Join Us:
- Shape strategic procurement across the Council
- Work on high-impact community projects
- Collaborative and forward-thinking team
- Professional development opportunities