Procurement Lead Officer

West Midlands Combined Authority; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional authority in the UK seeks a Procurement Lead Officer to drive forward procurement strategy and manage stakeholder relations. This role offers an opportunity to work on projects that significantly impact the West Midlands community. The ideal candidate should have proven purchasing experience, demonstrate strategic sourcing knowledge, and possess the ability to deliver against targets while working with various stakeholders.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

28 days paid annual leave

EV car benefit scheme

Health and healthcare plans

Discounted gym membership

3 days of paid volunteer leave

Discounted shopping with retailers

Qualifications

• Experience in developing procurement strategies and evaluation.
• Demonstrable experience of working with stakeholders.
• Understanding of Public Sector procurement regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide innovative strategic advice for procurement sourcing.
• Develop relationships with internal customers and suppliers.
• Manage procurement portfolio for allocated areas.

Skills

Proven experience of purchasing

Stakeholder management

Strategic sourcing knowledge

Delivering against targets

Job description

Are you ready to play a key role in shaping the future of the West Midlands? As a Procurement Lead Officer at the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), you'll collaborate with our Senior Procurement Lead Officers and Business Partners to drive forward an ambitious, proactive and solutions-focused procurement service across the WMCA.

This is your chance to be part of a double National Award-winning Procurement Department, recognised for innovation and impact. We're at the forefront of delivering the Mayor's vision for jobs, homes, sustainable travel and inclusive growth.

From working to help transform public transport, including the landmark move to a franchised bus service in May 2025, to pioneering projects in Digital & Data, Net Zero, and the Social Economy, in this role you'll gain hands-on experience in diverse, high-profile categories that really make a difference to communities across our region.

We're looking for a number of Procurement Officers to be a part of our expanding team. If you thrive on challenge and want to see your work make a visible impact on people's lives, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

What you will be doing.

• 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 the increase of cross-functional team working and networking.
• Management of the procurement portfolio for allocated support areas.
• Work with key stakeholders to develop an understanding of the need of the business to enable you to conduct and complete end to end procurement processes.

What's essential.

• Proven experience of purchasing alongside the ability to develop procurement strategies, evaluating the best route to market ensuring both 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.
• Previous experience of influencing and working with senior management and stakeholders to endorse proposals, procedures and systems.
• Previous 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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Salary and benefits.

We advertise salary ranges, with new appointments typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, the salary point may be adjusted to secure the best candidate. This approach allows for potential year-on-year salary increases, offering progression and appropriate rewards to employees. Requests for salaries above the maximum advertised range will not be considered.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Local Government Pension Scheme (one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK).
• 28 days paid annual leave (with an option to purchase more)
• EV car benefit scheme
• Ethical saving options and healthcare plans.
• Discounted gym membership, will writingandmortgage advice.
• An option to buy a bicycle, including e-bikes and adapted pedal cycles, at a discounted rate.
• 3 days of paid leave each year to volunteer.
• Interest free financing through SmartTech to buy the latest technology
• Discounted shopping with over 2,000 big-name retailers, and more.

For more information, please visit the benefits page on our career site.

Why join WMCA?

WMCA is laser-focused on improving the West Midlands, bringing economic growth, jobs, homes, and better journeys to the region. We target local needs where it matters most, ensuring everyone has a job that pays well and has access to safe and affordable places they can call home.

We put people and place at the heart of everything we do, working hand in hand with our partners to direct funding where it's needed most. What you do, really matters. Your expertise will help make a big difference, improving people's lives, every day.

Creating an inclusive workplace.

WMCA holds diversity accreditations, such as the RACE Code Quality Mark, Armed Forces Covenant (Gold status) and has been recognised as one of the Inclusive Top 50 Employers and The Times Top 50 Employers for Women. We're a Disability Confident Employer with Leader' status, committed to interviewing applicants with disabilities who meet all the essential role criteria.

We recognise that certain groups, such as women and people of colour, may be less likely to apply for roles if they feel they do not meet all the requirements. However, we encourage individuals who are passionate about the role and want to make a difference to still apply. We value potential and encourage applicants to highlight their skills, including transferable ones, even if they don't fit the traditional "perfect candidate" mould.

We gladly consider part-time, flexible, and job share arrangements, so please don't let these factors deter you from applying

Right to Work in the UK

Proof of Right to Work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) would be required to hold a relevant Visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).