Senior Procurement Strategy Lead - Major Capital Projects

WMJobs; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 66,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible & hybrid working

LGPS and generous leave

Employee wellbeing programmes

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 in a senior leadership capacity.

You will oversee specialist teams, drive innovation and ensure value for money, risk management and ethical procurement across capital, regeneration and infrastructure projects. The role requires MCIPS or equivalent leadership credentials and strong senior‑level influencing skills.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading commercial procurement across major capital programmes.
• Expertise in developing and approving complex procurement strategies and high‑value contractual arrangements.
• Experience advising senior executives, elected members and governance boards on commercial matters.
• Full MCIPS membership or equivalent leadership qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial strategy across a portfolio of major procurement programmes, ensuring alignment with Council priorities and delivering long‑term value.
• Lead and develop specialist procurement and programme office teams, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous development.
• Provide expert commercial advice to Corporate Directors, Senior Responsible Owners, Boards and Committees.
• Develop and approve innovative procurement strategies and contracting approaches for complex programmes.

Skills

MCIPS membership

Procurement leadership

Stakeholder influence

Education

MCIPS or equivalent

Job description

Birmingham City Council is seeking an Associate Major Procurement Programme and Projects Specialist to lead the commercial strategy for its highest‑value investment programmes in a senior leadership capacity.

You will oversee specialist teams, drive innovation and ensure value for money, risk management and ethical procurement across capital, regeneration and infrastructure projects. The role requires MCIPS or equivalent leadership credentials and strong senior‑level influencing skills.