Procurement Lead Officer

Venn Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement consultancy is seeking a Procurement Lead Officer in Birmingham to provide guidance and assurance on procurement strategies. The successful candidate will have strong experience in public sector procurement, leading tender processes and ensuring compliance with the Procurement Act 2023. This role offers a salary of up to £51,473 and a supportive working environment with flexible options.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Funded learning and development opportunities

Travel discounts

Qualifications

• Strong experience in public sector procurement and understanding of the regulatory environment.
• Ability to lead tender processes from planning through to contract award.
• Clear communication skills and ability to work with a range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance and assurance in procurement strategies.
• Embed principles of the Procurement Act 2023.
• Ensure compliance, competitiveness, and value for money.

Skills

Public sector procurement experience

Tender process leadership

Stakeholder communication

Solutions-focused mindset

Job description

Procurement Lead Officer

If you’re ready to take the next step in your public sector procurement career, this is a chance to do high-impact work in a professional, forward-thinking environment.

You’ll join a well-established procurement team that’s reshaping how the organisation delivers value. The work is wide-ranging, covering complex and high-profile contracts across areas such as professional services, construction, technology and operations. Depending on your experience and interests, there’s scope to focus on a specific category or build expertise across several.

As a Procurement Lead Officer, you’ll provide expert guidance and assurance to colleagues across the business, helping to design and deliver procurement strategies that are compliant, competitive and commercially robust. You’ll play a key role in embedding the principles of the Procurement Act 2023, ensuring the organisation continues to meet high standards of transparency and value for money.

We’re looking for someone who

• Has strong experience in public sector procurement and a confident understanding of the regulatory environment
• Can lead tender processes from planning through to contract award
• Communicates clearly and works well with stakeholders at all levels
• Brings curiosity, sound judgement and a practical, solutions-focused mindset

In return, you’ll find

• A collaborative, supportive team that values professional growth
• Opportunities to develop your skills and lead on a variety of categories
• A modern hybrid working setup with two days a week in Birmingham

Benefits include

• Salary of up to £51,473 depending on experience
• 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• Flexible working options and family-friendly policies
• Funded learning and development opportunities
• Season ticket loan, cycle-to-work and travel discounts

Apply now to join a team where your expertise makes a real impact.