Senior Procurement Leader - Public Sector & Sustainability

Gloucestershire County Council; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Annual leave 25.5 days rising to 30.5

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Cycle to Work

Staff discount scheme

Employee networks

Green Car Scheme

Job summary

Gloucestershire County Council is building a forward‑thinking procurement function that adds real value to stakeholders. You will lead compliant procurement and commercial projects across a diverse portfolio and develop strategies that deliver value for money and sustainability across public services.

Working in a collaborative team, you’ll engage with internal teams and suppliers, shape requirements, provide commercial advice, and ensure governance, audit readiness and contract management

Responsibilities

• Leading and delivering compliant procurement and commercial projects across a diverse portfolio of goods, services and works.
• Producing clear procurement documentation that delivers value for money and supports successful outcomes.
• Developing commercial strategies and driving continuous improvement.
• Engaging with stakeholders, suppliers and the wider market to shape requirements and opportunities.
• Providing commercial advice and support to governance reports and business cases.
• Ensuring procurement activities align with legislation, governance and audit readiness.
• Supporting supplier relationship management and performance improvement.
• Championing sustainability, climate objectives and social value throughout the procurement lifecycle.

Job description

Gloucestershire County Council is building a forward‑thinking procurement function that adds real value to stakeholders. You will lead compliant procurement and commercial projects across a diverse portfolio and develop strategies that deliver value for money and sustainability across public services.

Working in a collaborative team, you’ll engage with internal teams and suppliers, shape requirements, provide commercial advice, and ensure governance, audit readiness and contract management