Senior Procurement Leader: Major Capital Projects (Hybrid)

Birmingham City Council

West Midlands

Hybrid

GBP 66,000 - 86,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid working

LGPS (Local Government Pension Scheme)

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Birmingham City Council is seeking an Associate Major Procurement Programme and Projects Specialist to lead the commercial strategy for its highest-value investment programmes. You will guide specialist teams and advise corporate leaders on complex procurement matters.

This senior role offers hybrid working, a clear path to influence across major regeneration and infrastructure projects, and the chance to shape outcomes for Birmingham’s residents while ensuring value for money and ethical

Qualifications

Significant experience leading commercial procurement across major capital programmes.
Expertise in developing procurement strategies and high-value contracts.
Strong stakeholder management and influencing senior executives.

Responsibilities

Lead the commercial strategy across a portfolio of major procurement programmes.
Develop and lead specialist procurement and programme office teams.
Provide expert commercial advice to Corporate Directors and Boards.
Develop innovative procurement strategies and sourcing approaches for complex programmes.
Lead major commercial negotiations and supplier relationships.
Oversee governance, compliance, and risk management for procurement activities.
Champion innovation, technology, and AI to strengthen procurement capability.