Procurement Manager

Our client is a large local government organisation and looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to join their team. This is initially a 3 mon contract which may be extended for the right candidate.

You will

• Lead the Council’s procurement function, setting clear direction and ensuring the service delivers high-quality, compliant and value-for-money procurement support across the organisation
• Develop, implement and keep under review the Council’s procurement strategy, policies, procedures and corporate procurement framework, ensuring they support Council priorities and reflect current legislation and best practice.
• Provide expert procurement advice and guidance to senior managers, Members, directorates, commissioners and budget holders, supporting effective decision-making and proportionate procurement activity.
• Ensure procurement activity complies with relevant public procurement legislation, the Council’s Contract Procedure Rules, governance requirements and agreed policies.
• Use data, benchmarking, market insight, category planning and supplier intelligence to identify opportunities for savings, innovation, service improvement and better outcomes from procurement activity.
• Lead and support complex and high-value procurement projects, including procurement planning, tender documentation, evaluation, negotiation, award, mobilisation and reporting.
• Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, partners and other public sector organisations to support collaboration, market engagement and delivery of best value.
• Promote social value, sustainability, equality and local economic benefit through procurement activity, ensuring procurement supports wider Council priorities and community outcomes.
• Lead, manage and develop the procurement team, creating a positive, high-performing service with strong professional standards, clear priorities and a commitment to continuous improvement.

PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE IS INSIDE SCOPE OF IR35

REMOTE APPLICANT MAY BE CONSIDERED