Strategic Open-Tender Procurement Lead

WMJobs; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Healthcare plans

28 days annual leave + extra

Employee benefits portal

Job summary

West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) invites applications for a Procurement Manager to lead complex procurement for Midland Metro projects, ensuring value for money and compliance under PCR2015/UCR2016/PA2023. You will collaborate with senior stakeholders, drive social value, and shape sourcing strategies in a high-profile transport environment.

The role is based at 16 Summer Lane, Birmingham, with requirements to work from the office part of the week and deliver robust governance across

Qualifications

• Experience running full Open Tenders independently under PCR2015/UCR2016/PA2023.
• Ability to develop procurement strategies and manage bid processes.
• Strong governance and value-for-money focus.
• Proven stakeholder engagement with senior leaders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement activity for high-value projects.
• Apply social value requirements across procurements.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies.
• Deliver compliant tender processes and manage supplier relations.
• Provide procurement advice to senior leaders and project teams.

Skills

Open tenders management

Strategic sourcing

Stakeholder engagement

Public sector procurement

Contract management

MS Office / Outlook

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) invites applications for a Procurement Manager to lead complex procurement for Midland Metro projects, ensuring value for money and compliance under PCR2015/UCR2016/PA2023. You will collaborate with senior stakeholders, drive social value, and shape sourcing strategies in a high-profile transport environment.

The role is based at 16 Summer Lane, Birmingham, with requirements to work from the office part of the week and deliver robust governance across