About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and forward‑thinking Strategic Procurement Managers to play a pivotal role in transforming procurement delivery across the Council.
This is a new and strategically important roles, designed to support the transition to a strategic, centralised procurement function. You will act as the strategic procurement lead for a designated directorate, shaping and delivering a tailored procurement strategy aligned to corporate objectives, legislative requirements, and best practice.
You will provide expert leadership across the full procurement lifecycle, embedding a collaborative “One Council” approach, driving value for money, and supporting improved service outcomes.
What You Will Be Doing
- Leading the development and delivery of a directorate‑level procurement strategy aligned with corporate priorities
- Acting as a procurement advisor to, Directors, Executive Directors and Elected Members
- Managing, mentoring, and developing a multi‑disciplinary procurement team, including Senior Procurement Category Managers, Procurement Category Managers, and Procurement Assistants
- Driving strategic procurement delivering including pipeline planning, ensuring procurement activity is proactive, prioritised, and resourced appropriately
- Embedding compliance with the Procurement Act 2023, PCRs, PSR and Council governance frameworks
- Promoting innovation, market engagement, collaboration, and commercial best practice
- Deputising for the Head of Procurement where required.
- Supporting services to strengthen contract management, risk management, and performance monitoring
- Working collaboratively with finance, legal, commissioning, and operational colleagues
- Representing the Council in regional and partnership procurement forums, including collaborative working across neighbouring authorities
About You
You will be a confident procurement leader with significant experience operating at a senior strategic level within a complex organisation.
You will bring:
- Proven experience of strategic procurement leadership
- Extensive knowledge of public sector procurement legislation and frameworks
- A strong track record of leading complex high‑risk, high‑value, and complex procurements in line with public regulations
- Experience of managing and developing high‑performing teams
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, including working with senior leaders and Members
- A commercial, solutions‑focused mindset with the ability to lead change and embed new ways of working
Essential Qualifications
- MCIPS qualification (or equivalent experience with evidence of progression)
- Evidence of ongoing continuous professional development
A management or leadership qualification is desirable.
Why Join Us?
- Play a key role in shaping the future of procurement across the Council
- Influence high‑profile, strategically important projects
- Lead and develop a growing professional procurement function
- Work in a collaborative, values‑driven organisation committed to improvement
Provisional Interview Date: Week Commencing 3rd August 2026
