Procurement Transformation Leader

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Procurement Transformation Specialist to lead a significant training initiative aimed at enhancing procurement practices within the UK's public sector. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the transition to the new Procurement Bill, ensuring that contracting authorities are well-prepared to deliver value for taxpayers. You will facilitate engaging training events, provide subject-matter expertise, and help shape the future of procurement. If you are passionate about driving change and have a strong background in procurement, this is the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in educating and coaching with a learner-focused approach.
• Detailed knowledge of procurement processes and public procurement policies.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate engaging online training events for procurement practitioners.
• Lead the transition to the new regulatory framework in public procurement.

Skills

Procurement Processes

Category Management

Strategic Sourcing

Contract Management

Change Management

Advanced Procurement Analytics

Coaching and Education

Education

Affiliation with CIPS

Tools

Jaggaer

Oracle

Atamis

SAP/Ariba

Coupa

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Client:

Anson McCade

Location:

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

23

Posted:

22.03.2025

Expiry Date:

06.05.2025

Job Description:

Join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in transforming procurement practices within the UK's public sector. We are looking for a Procurement Transformation Specialist who is passionate about developing procurement knowledge and skills across central government and the wider public sector.

As a Procurement Transformation Specialist, you will be at the forefront of a large-scale training and development programme centred on the latest procurement legislation, 'The Procurement Bill'. You will lead the transition from the current regime to the new regulatory framework, Transforming Public Procurement (TPP), expected to go live in Autumn 2024. This is a unique opportunity to influence and shape procurement practices, ensuring contracting authorities are well-prepared to deliver value for taxpayers under the new regime.

• Facilitate engaging and informative online training events, empowering attendees to achieve their learning outcomes.
• Deliver an 'Advanced Course of Deep Dives', moving procurement practitioners from understanding the 'what' to the 'how' of the new public procurement regime.
• Provide learners with the skills and confidence to operate effectively under the new regulatory regime, utilizing its flexibilities to achieve better procurement outcomes.
• Develop and provide subject-matter expertise in creating learning content for various procurement-related topics.
• Leverage your expertise to generate and win new business opportunities within procurement learning and other transformation-related projects.
• Proven experience in educating, enthusing, and coaching with a learner-focused approach.
• Detailed knowledge of procurement processes, including category management, strategic sourcing, and contract management.
• Experience in leading and managing procurement capability within the public sector.
• Working knowledge of the end-to-end procurement lifecycle and core public procurement policies and regulations, including the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the new procurement legislation.
• Demonstrable experience in designing and implementing procurement operating model changes.
• Experience with Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 and Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016.
• Knowledge of advanced procurement analytics techniques and tools.
• Experience in change management within complex public sector environments.
• Affiliation with a commercial professional body such as the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS).
• Awareness of current procurement technology trends and providers like Jaggaer, Oracle, Atamis, SAP/Ariba, and Coupa.

Join us as a Procurement Transformation Specialist and help shape the future of procurement within the public sector. Apply now to make a significant impact through your expertise and leadership in procurement transformation.