Assistant Director of Procurement & Social Impact

Birmingham City Council; Highgate; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the UK is seeking an Assistant Director, Procurement Specialist to lead a modern, data-led procurement function. This role involves overseeing the full procurement lifecycle, embedding the Procurement Act 2023, and ensuring compliance while managing a significant budget of £1.75 billion. The ideal candidate will have proven procurement experience in public sectors, a passion for high-performing teams, and a commitment to achieving social and environmental goals for the community.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading large-scale procurement transformation in the public or regulated sectors.
• Strong understanding of Procurement Act 2023, governance, and compliance.
• Passion for enabling high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across the procurement lifecycle.
• Embed the Procurement Act 2023 in operations.
• Strengthen governance and compliance.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Procurement lifecycle management

Category management

Supplier relationship management

Education

MCIPS or equivalent

Job description

A local government authority in the UK is seeking an Assistant Director, Procurement Specialist to lead a modern, data-led procurement function. This role involves overseeing the full procurement lifecycle, embedding the Procurement Act 2023, and ensuring compliance while managing a significant budget of £1.75 billion. The ideal candidate will have proven procurement experience in public sectors, a passion for high-performing teams, and a commitment to achieving social and environmental goals for the community.