5 Months Contract with a Local Authority

Summary

This role involves providing senior-level commercial advice to support the Council in achieving its corporate objectives. The position requires working in partnership with relevant departments, acting as a key strategic adviser on complex procurement matters, managing high-value, complex, and/or high-risk procurement projects, and guiding departments to achieve value for money and social value. The role also includes providing expert technical information, advice, guidance, and challenge on all aspects of the procurement process to internal customers and managing relationships with third-party partners to ensure risks are effectively managed.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Category Lead to develop and implement category procurement strategies and robust forward procurement plans.
Provide expert strategic procurement and contract management advice to senior managers and officers across the Council.
Lead end-to-end procurement processes for complex and high-value contracts, acting as a Category Manager.
Offer quality advice and guidance on procurement processes, supported by expert technical knowledge, including relevant legislation and best practices.
Apply strategic sourcing tools and techniques to achieve business outcomes through market analysis, commercial acumen, and strategy formulation.

Essential Experience

Senior-level experience in a public sector team responsible for construction and/or housing repairs and new build procurements.
Proven track record of leading significant value procurement in construction or housing (above £2M) from end to end.
Substantial public sector procurement work history at a mid to senior level (Senior Procurement Officer equivalent or above).
Detailed knowledge of public sector procurement legislation, including the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Procurement Act 2023, and the NHS Provider Selection Regime 2023.

Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
MCIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) or working towards it (highly desirable).
Evidence of continuous professional development in procurement and contract management.

Additional Information

Category Manager