Senior Procurement Lead - Value, Contracts & Compliance

Leicester Bus Partnership; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Annual leave

Job summary

Leicester City Council in City Hall is seeking a Senior Procurement Officer to lead procurement for goods, works and services. You will advise on tendering, contract management and contract law, driving value for money and supporting corporate priorities.

You will coach junior staff, manage supplier communications and work with legal specialists to resolve complex queries. The role offers full-time 37 hours, hybrid working with two days in City Hall per week, generous annual leave, Local

Qualifications

• Strong procurement experience with tendering and contract management.
• Knowledge of procurement law and DBS/right-to-work checks.
• Willingness to complete Procurement Act 2023 training within 4 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Lead on procurement activity including high-value, high-complexity contracts.
• Coach and supervise junior team members; provide guidance.
• Liaise with suppliers and legal specialists to ensure value for money.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

IT tendering systems

Education

Procurement Act 2023 training (TPP)

Tools

Tendering software

Contract law knowledge

Job description

Leicester City Council in City Hall is seeking a Senior Procurement Officer to lead procurement for goods, works and services. You will advise on tendering, contract management and contract law, driving value for money and supporting corporate priorities.

You will coach junior staff, manage supplier communications and work with legal specialists to resolve complex queries. The role offers full-time 37 hours, hybrid working with two days in City Hall per week, generous annual leave, Local