Procurement Lead – Public Sector & Infrastructure

West Midlands Combined Authority; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Shared AVC

Leave 28 days

EV car benefit

Healthcare plans

Gym discount

Costco membership

Eye care

Job summary

West Midlands Combined Authority invites applicants for the Assistant Procurement Manager role. You will lead procurement across infrastructure and corporate services, guiding processes from planning through contract award, while ensuring value for money and compliant governance.

Collaboration with internal teams and suppliers is essential to deliver regional priorities. You will influence senior management on processes, manage multiple priorities under deadlines, and maintain robust records.

Qualifications

• Experience leading purchasing processes and tender activities.
• Ability to influence senior management on procedures and governance.
• Strong stakeholder collaboration to achieve shared goals.
• Proven capability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activity across infrastructure and corporate services from planning to contract award.
• Develop procurement processes that deliver value for money and robust contracts.
• Manage tendering activity including documentation, submissions, and debriefs.
• Coordinate with Legal, Finance and framework providers to meet timescales and requirements.
• Maintain procurement records and governance documentation in line with regulations.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Tender management

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication

Team collaboration

Job description

West Midlands Combined Authority invites applicants for the Assistant Procurement Manager role. You will lead procurement across infrastructure and corporate services, guiding processes from planning through contract award, while ensuring value for money and compliant governance.

Collaboration with internal teams and suppliers is essential to deliver regional priorities. You will influence senior management on processes, manage multiple priorities under deadlines, and maintain robust records.