Assistant Director, Procurement Specialist

local.gov.uk; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking an Assistant Director, Procurement Specialist to lead a transformative procurement function. This role involves strategic oversight across the procurement lifecycle, ensuring that governance and compliance meet the Procurement Act 2023. Applicants should have substantial experience in public sector procurement and a passion for fostering high-performing teams, aiming to impact £1.75 billion of annual spend in Birmingham. This position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading procurement processes in public or regulated sectors.
• Passion for enabling high-performing teams.
• Strong governance and compliance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic leadership across the full procurement lifecycle.
• Embed the Procurement Act 2023 and ensure compliance.
• Influence how £1.75 billion of annual spend delivers impact.

Skills

Experience in large-scale procurement transformation

Strategic leadership

Data-led procurement

Education

MCIPS or equivalent

Job description

Employer : Birmingham City Council

Location : Birmingham | Hybrid (3 days on site)

Salary : Competitive

Contract Type : Permanent

Hours : Full Time

About the Role and You

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.