Deputy Procurement Manager

Hull City Council; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a Deputy Procurement Manager to lead its procurement team. The position involves ensuring that effective procurement processes are developed to meet client needs, guiding social value initiatives, and providing leadership for significant procurement exercises. Ideal candidates will have substantial public sector experience and CIPS Level 6 qualification. Competitive salary and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work culture

Qualifications

• Significant professional procurement experience, ideally in the public sector.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Comprehensive knowledge of public sector procurement regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team ensuring procurement needs are met across services.
• Develop relationships to enhance procurement processes.
• Champion innovative approaches to procurement.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Public sector procurement knowledge

Construction industry understanding

Social Value measures application

Education

CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply

Job description

Overview

Due to continued expansion, the Council's Corporate Procurement Team are seeking to recruit a Deputy Procurement Manager. The role of the Team is to develop and embed efficient and effective procurement processes throughout the Council that will drive value for money. These processes are compliant with the Council's Procurement Strategy, Vision and Values, and relevant UK Procurement Legislation including the Procurement Act 2023. In addition to supporting the Procurement Manager in the ongoing development of complex procurement processes, social value strategy and the production of training information and materials; the Deputy Procurement Manager will be the lead for the Capital Investment Procurement Programme and will personally undertake major procurement exercises and provide leadership and motivation to the Procurement Team.

Responsibilities

Why Join Us?

• Impact - lead a dedicated team of professionals working in the Capital, Community and Housing procurement sub-team ensuring the procurement needs of client service areas are strategically delivered.
• Collaboration - develop effective working relationships with client service areas ensuring their visions and values are met via effective procurement processes.
• Innovation - champion innovative approaches to procurement including the marketing of major procurement exercises to ensure maximum supplier participation.
• Leadership - be a visible leader, supporting and developing the existing team members and contribute to the development of processes that will support all areas of the Council to understand and comply with relevant legislation and rules.

Have significant professional procurement experience, ideally gained from working in a public sector environment. Have an excellent understanding of the application of Social Value measures in public sector procurement. Drive continuous improvement throughout all procurement related activities. Be an effective team leader who provides professional leadership to all colleagues within the procurement team. Be able to develop and maintain effective working relationships with key client service areas. Support the production of high quality service specifications that will maximise Best Value potential and ensure compliance with appropriate rules and legislation. Have significant knowledge and experience of delivering successful public sector procurements in the following areas:

• Construction, urban design and facilities management;
• Highways, Transport and Street Scene; and
• Housing services delivery and maintenance.

About You

Qualified to CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply. Substantial procurement management experience which demonstrates the ability to initiate, plan, monitor, develop and implement service provision. Experience of successfully line managing and leading a team of staff. Comprehensive knowledge of procurement principles, concepts and techniques, including project relationship and contract management. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of public sector procurement regulations including the Procurement Act 2023, the Social Value Act and Best Value. A proven ability to establish professional, effective working relationships with a range of partners and colleagues. Disability Confident.

Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please refer to the Disability Confident information provided by the employer.

Benefits and Next Steps

The chance to make a real impact in a supportive, forward-thinking local authority. Opportunities for professional development and career progression. A collaborative, values-driven culture where your expertise is valued. Competitive salary and benefits package.