Senior Procurement Programme Lead – High-Value City Projects

Birmingham City Council; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid work

Pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Employee benefits package

Job summary

Birmingham City Council is seeking a Major Procurement Programme and Projects Lead to head procurement for its investment programmes. You will shape procurement strategies, lead complex negotiations and manage a specialist team to maximise value.

The role requires extensive procurement experience, strong governance, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders while delivering compliant outcomes.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading procurement for complex, high‑value programmes or capital projects.
• Knowledge of procurement legislation, governance and commercial assurance.
• Experience leading negotiations and supplier engagement to deliver value.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement of high-value investment projects with governance and compliance.
• Develop procurement strategies to respond to market conditions and long-term value.
• Act as commercial lead for major programmes and advise project boards and stakeholders.
• Lead complex procurement exercises, including negotiations and structured dialogue.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers to support delivery.
• Use market intelligence to inform decision‑making, performance and benefits realization.
• Develop and mentor a specialist procurement team.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Team coaching

Education

A Level 6 CIPS Diploma

Job description

Birmingham City Council is seeking a Major Procurement Programme and Projects Lead to head procurement for its investment programmes. You will shape procurement strategies, lead complex negotiations and manage a specialist team to maximise value.

The role requires extensive procurement experience, strong governance, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders while delivering compliant outcomes.