Senior Procurement Programme & Projects Practitioner

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); West Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham City Council is recruiting three Major Procurement Programme and Projects Practitioners to join the newly established Major Procurement Programmes and Projects team. The role supports delivery of high-value procurement programmes and helps develop procurement strategies, with governance and compliance responsibilities.

You'll work alongside experienced procurement professionals, manage tendering activities from market engagement to contract award, and contribute to continuous

Qualifications

• Experience supporting procurement, commercial or contract management activities within a structured or regulated environment.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, tendering procedures and governance, with an understanding of value for money principles.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work to deadlines.
• Excellent written communication skills, with experience preparing reports, presentations or procurement documentation.
• Ability to analyse information, maintain accurate records and present data to support procurement decision-making.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the confidence to work collaboratively with colleagues, suppliers and stakeholders.
• A commitment to continuous professional development, with a willingness to work towards a Level 4 CIPS Diploma.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the development of procurement strategies, sourcing approaches and tender documentation for major projects.
• Supporting procurement and tendering activities from market engagement through to contract award, ensuring governance requirements are met.
• Building positive relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers, providing guidance and supporting effective procurement delivery.
• Collecting, analysing and maintaining procurement data to support performance monitoring, risk management and informed decision-making.
• Preparing reports, governance documentation and procurement records to maintain robust audit trails and project assurance.
• Supporting the development of procurement guidance, toolkits and briefing materials for colleagues across the Council.
• Identifying opportunities to improve procurement processes through better use of technology, systems and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Procurement processes

Governance

Tendering

Data analysis

Report writing

Stakeholder management

Continuous professional development

Job description

Birmingham City Council is recruiting three Major Procurement Programme and Projects Practitioners to join the newly established Major Procurement Programmes and Projects team. The role supports delivery of high-value procurement programmes and helps develop procurement strategies, with governance and compliance responsibilities.

You'll work alongside experienced procurement professionals, manage tendering activities from market engagement to contract award, and contribute to continuous