Assistant Director, Procurement Specialist

Birmingham City Council; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Birmingham is seeking an Assistant Director, Procurement Specialist to lead a modern, data-led procurement function. The role involves strategic leadership in procurement, influencing the management of £1.75 billion in annual spend, and ensuring compliance with the Procurement Act 2023. Ideal candidates will have experience in large-scale procurement transformation and an MCIPS qualification. This hybrid position promises to shape a sustainable future for the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading procurement functions in public or regulated sectors.
• Ability to drive commercial outcomes through governance and compliance.
• Proven track record in category management and sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across the full procurement lifecycle.
• Embed the Procurement Act 2023 and strengthen governance.
• Ensure spending supports social, economic, and environmental objectives.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Large-scale procurement transformation

Supplier relationship management

Education

MCIPS or equivalent

Job description

Assistant Director, Procurement Specialist

Birmingham City Council
Salary: Competitive | Location: Birmingham | Hybrid (3 days on site)

Birmingham is a city in transformation — and so is our Council. As we embark on one of the most ambitious financial and organisational recovery programmes in local government, procurement is at the heart of how we deliver value, drive sustainability, and create impact for our 1.1 million residents.

We are seeking an outstanding Assistant Director, Procurement Specialist to help shape a modern, data‑led and socially responsible procurement function within our reimagined Commercial and Procurement Service.

Reporting to the Director, Commercial and Procurement, you’ll provide strategic leadership across the full procurement lifecycle — from category management and sourcing through to contract performance and supplier relationship management. You’ll continue to embed the Procurement Act 2023, strengthen governance and compliance, and ensure that every pound spent supports our wider social, economic and environmental objectives.

You’ll bring proven experience leading large-scale procurement transformation in the public or regulated sectors, alongside MCIPS (or equivalent) and a passion for enabling high‑performing teams.

This is a rare opportunity to influence how £1.75 billion of annual spend delivers measurable impact for Birmingham’s citizens and communities.

Closing date: 5 January 2026

Apply now to play a pivotal role in building a fairer, more sustainable future for our city.