Public Sector Procurement Lead – Metro Projects

West Midlands Combined Authority; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

West Midlands Combined Authority is recruiting a Procurement Manager to lead end-to-end procurement across Midland Metro projects. You will develop sourcing strategies, run complex open tenders under PCR2015/UCR2016/PA2023, and provide strategic commercial advice to senior stakeholders.

This is a 12-month fixed‑term contract based in Birmingham with a requirement to travel to project sites as needed. You will champion governance, value for money, supplier relationships and social value,

Qualifications

• Must have experience running full Open Tenders under PCR2015/UCR2016/PA2023.
• Ability to develop procurement strategies and lead bid evaluation, conditioning and clarification.
• Experience in strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management.
• Experience influencing senior management to endorse proposals and new working methods.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement activity across complex, high-value Midland Metro projects.
• Apply social value requirements within procurements and challenge proposals to maximise social, economic and environmental outcomes.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned to WCMA priorities.
• Deliver compliant tender processes under public procurement legislation.
• Manage open tenders, competitive procedures and market engagement exercises.
• Provide procurement advice to senior leaders and project teams.
• Identify opportunities for collaboration and improved value for money.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Support supplier mobilisation and contract implementation.
• Maintain governance, audit trails and compliance standards.
• Promote continuous improvement, innovation and best practice across procurement activity.
• Represent WMCA professionally with external partners and suppliers.

Skills

Open tenders

Procurement strategy

Stakeholder management

Public sector procurement

Strategic sourcing

Microsoft Office

Tools

Computerised financial systems

Job description

West Midlands Combined Authority is recruiting a Procurement Manager to lead end-to-end procurement across Midland Metro projects. You will develop sourcing strategies, run complex open tenders under PCR2015/UCR2016/PA2023, and provide strategic commercial advice to senior stakeholders.

This is a 12-month fixed‑term contract based in Birmingham with a requirement to travel to project sites as needed. You will champion governance, value for money, supplier relationships and social value,