Public Sector Procurement Lead – Implementation & Change

Katie Bard; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Procurement Implementation Specialist to lead the delivery of payment solutions to public sector clients in Birmingham. The role involves leading procurement projects, ensuring compliance with UK procurement law, and fostering stakeholder relationships. Applicants should have significant public sector procurement experience and preferably CIPS Level 4 qualification. The position offers a full-time contract within a supportive, fast-paced environment, allowing you to drive substantial change in the public sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in public sector procurement, ideally with local government.
• Strong understanding of UK public procurement law and contracting procedures.
• Proven ability to lead or contribute to implementation/change projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the sourcing/procurement workstream within public sector client projects.
• Guide local authorities through the implementation of early payment solutions.
• Draft and amend tender and contract documentation to incorporate new procurement models.

Skills

Public sector procurement experience

Understanding of UK public procurement law

Ability to manage implementation projects

Detail-oriented and pragmatic

Relationship building across stakeholder groups

CIPS Level 4 qualification

Education

CIPS Level 4 or above

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Procurement Implementation Specialist to lead the delivery of payment solutions to public sector clients in Birmingham. The role involves leading procurement projects, ensuring compliance with UK procurement law, and fostering stakeholder relationships. Applicants should have significant public sector procurement experience and preferably CIPS Level 4 qualification. The position offers a full-time contract within a supportive, fast-paced environment, allowing you to drive substantial change in the public sector.