Procurement Governance Lead
Posted 3 days ago by Hays Accounts and Finance
£525 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
Birmingham, West Midlands
Summary: The Procurement Governance Lead role involves overseeing governance and compliance within the procurement function of a large public sector organization. The position requires ensuring robust decision-making processes and alignment with governance frameworks. The role is hybrid, requiring two days on-site per week, and is an interim contract for six months. The successful candidate will lead initiatives and manage staff while acting as a subject-matter expert in governance and compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own and implement governance frameworks and compliance checks for procurement activity.
- Facilitate and track decision-making processes.
- Ensure quality and clarity of decision reports, aligned to policy and strategy.
- Liaise with legal, finance, audit, and committee support teams to ensure integrated governance.
- Define and maintain decision-making templates, SOPs, and frameworks.
- Deliver training and monitor compliance KPIs.
- Act as subject-matter expert for governance and compliance queries.
- Lead and support senior leadership team initiatives and manage staff.
Key Skills:
- Strong understanding of governance frameworks and compliance in a public sector setting.
- Experience in procurement governance and decision-making processes.
- Ability to manage complex workflows and stakeholder relationships.
- Skilled in policy interpretation and report writing.
- Leadership experience, including managing staff.
Salary (Rate): £525 per day
City: Birmingham
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Procurement Governance Lead
Location: Midlands - Hybrid (2 days on-site per week)
Rate: £500-£525 per day
Contract: Interim for 6 months
About the Role
A large public sector organisation is seeking an experienced professional to lead on governance and compliance within its Procurement function. This role will ensure robust decision-making processes, alignment with governance frameworks, and compliance with relevant procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and implement governance frameworks and compliance checks for procurement activity.
- Facilitate and track decision-making processes.
- Ensure quality and clarity of decision reports, aligned to policy and strategy.
- Liaise with legal, finance, audit, and committee support teams to ensure integrated governance.
- Define and maintain decision-making templates, SOPs, and frameworks.
- Deliver training and monitor compliance KPIs.
- Act as subject-matter expert for governance and compliance queries.
- Lead and support senior leadership team initiatives and manage staff.
Essential Experience
- Strong understanding of governance frameworks and compliance in a public sector setting.
- Experience in procurement governance and decision-making processes.
- Ability to manage complex workflows and stakeholder relationships.
- Skilled in policy interpretation and report writing.
- Leadership experience, including managing staff.
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