Procurement Governance & Assurance Lead

Wollborg Michelson Personnel Service Inc; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

LGPS pension

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Birmingham City Council is seeking an Associate Governance and Assurance Lead to strengthen procurement governance, manage commercial risk and provide assurance across complex procurement activity. The role focuses on governance reviews, guidance, and collaboration with procurement, finance and stakeholders to improve commercial outcomes.

Ideally, you bring practical procurement governance experience, strong commercial awareness and a commitment to continuous improvement, with a view to pursuing

Qualifications

• Experience strengthening procurement governance and assurance across complex procurement activity.
• Ability to review procurement business cases, contracts and documentation for compliance and value-for-money.
• Strong communication with stakeholders and ability to provide practical guidance.
• Willingness to work towards Level 5 CIPS Diploma.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and improve procurement governance frameworks and controls.
• Review procurement business cases and contract awards for compliance and risk.
• Provide practical advice on procurement legislation and governance requirements.
• Coordinate assurance activities and governance reviews.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Finance and other stakeholders to support informed decisions.
• Develop guidance and mentor team members to enhance governance processes.
• Embed continuous improvement through assurance findings and lessons learned.

Skills

Procurement governance

Commercial awareness

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Risk assessment

Governance frameworks

Communication skills

Education

Level 5 CIPS Diploma

Job description

Birmingham City Council is seeking an Associate Governance and Assurance Lead to strengthen procurement governance, manage commercial risk and provide assurance across complex procurement activity. The role focuses on governance reviews, guidance, and collaboration with procurement, finance and stakeholders to improve commercial outcomes.

Ideally, you bring practical procurement governance experience, strong commercial awareness and a commitment to continuous improvement, with a view to pursuing