Procurement Lead Officer

WMJobs; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Annual leave

EV car benefit

Job summary

A regional authority in Birmingham is seeking a Procurement Lead Officer to drive proactive procurement strategies and manage various functions. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in procurement and stakeholder management, preferably within the public sector. This role supports strategic projects and offers a collaborative work environment, including flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of purchasing and developing procurement strategies.
• Experience in stakeholder management.
• Knowledge of Public Sector procurement regulations.
• Experience of stakeholder management and influencing senior management.
• Track record of delivering against targets in procurement.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice on procurement sourcing strategies.
• Maintain relationships with internal customers and suppliers.
• Manage procurement portfolio for allocated areas.
• Manage the procurement portfolio for allocated areas.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and conduct end-to-end processes.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Procurement strategies

Strategic sourcing

Value for money assessment

Governance compliance

Job description

WMJobs Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Join to apply for the Procurement Lead Officer role at WMJobs. West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is seeking a Procurement Lead Officer to collaborate with Senior Procurement Lead Officers and Business Partners to drive a proactive procurement service across WMCA. This role supports the Mayor’s vision for jobs, homes, sustainable travel and inclusive growth and offers experience across high-profile categories that benefit communities in the region.

Responsibilities

• Provide innovative strategic advice and develop and implement appropriate procurement sourcing strategies.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal customers, key stakeholders and public, private and third sector suppliers.
• Raise the profile of procurement through cross-functional teamwork and networking.
• Management of the procurement portfolio for allocated support areas.
• Work with key stakeholders to understand business needs to conduct end-to-end procurement processes.

What’s Essential (Qualifications)

• Proven experience of purchasing alongside the ability to develop procurement strategies, evaluating the best route to market ensuring compliance and value for money.
• Demonstrable experience of working with stakeholders to understand business needs.
• Strategic sourcing knowledge and experience of running end-to-end procurement processes.
• Demonstrable experience of stakeholder management.
• Track record of delivering against targets.
• Experience of influencing and working with senior management and stakeholders to endorse proposals, procedures and systems.
• Experience of working with Public Sector procurement regulations.

Location

The location for this role is 16 Summer Lane, Birmingham, B19 3SD with at least 2 days a week spent in the office.

How To Apply

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• Create your Careers Account. Register with your name, email address, and a password.
• Build your Profile. Upload your CV to help populate your career and education details.
• Write your Supporting Statement. Address each of the required essential criteria.
• Submit your application. Do one final check and once complete, click submit.

Additional Information

• Anonymised Applications: Your uploaded CV won’t be visible after submission. The process is anonymised, and only information in your profile is used for shortlisting.
• Using Artificial Intelligence (AI): If you choose to use AI, use it as a helper rather than relying on it wholly to write your application. Applications that rely too heavily on AI may be rejected during shortlisting.
• Reasonable adjustments: If you have an accessibility need, contact our Recruitment Team ([e-mail]).
• Salary And Benefits: Salary ranges are advertised; new appointments typically start at the lowest salary point with potential year-on-year increases. Benefits include Local Government Pension Scheme, annual leave, EV car benefit, and more.

Why join WMCA?

WMCA focuses on improving the West Midlands, delivering growth, jobs, homes and better journeys. We value people and place, and work with partners to direct funding where it matters most.

Rights and Inclusion

WMCA is committed to inclusion and holds diversity accreditations. We are a Disability Confident Employer with ‘Leader’ status and encourage applicants who are passionate about the role to apply, including those who meet the essential criteria or have transferable skills. We welcome part-time, flexible, and job-share arrangements.

Right to Work

Proof of Right to Work in the UK is required for all applicants before any employment offer can be confirmed. Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) must hold a valid UK visa.

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