Key Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver strategic procurement plans across major spend categories (Health & Social Care, Assets & Infrastructure and Corporate & Business
- Lead complex, high-value procurement projects, including contracts worth £50m-£100m.
- Work closely with senior stakeholders, directors and partner organisations to deliver commercial objectives.
- Identify opportunities to improve value for money, efficiency and service delivery.
- Lead tendering and contract management activity, ensuring compliance with procurement legislation and regulations.
- Drive social value through procurement initiatives.
- Lead, coach and develop a small team of procurement professionals.
- Deliver innovative procurement strategies and collaborative projects across partner councils.
Essential Experience & Qualifications
- Significant senior-level procurement management experience.
- CIPS Level 5 qualification or equivalent experience.
- Strong experience in strategic procurement and category management.
- Good understanding of Public Procurement Regulations and relevant legislation.
- Experience leading complex, high-value procurement projects and managing budgets.
- Strong stakeholder management, negotiation and influencing skills.
- Proven experience leading, coaching and developing teams.
- Knowledge of project management, change management and continuous improvement.
Contract Details
Rate: £500 per day
IR35: Outside IR35
Duration: Initial 6 months, with potential for extension
Location: Surrey
Working Pattern: Hybrid
Rate:
£500/day
Location:
Surrey
IR35 Status:
Outside
Remote Status:
Hybrid
Industry:
Other
Seniority Level:
Senior