Strategic Procurement Lead for Major Infrastructure Projects

The Methodist Church in Britain; West of England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

West of England Mayoral Combined Authority is seeking a Procurement Manager within the Finance, Investments & Commercial directorate. The role leads multi-million-pound procurements across transport, infrastructure and corporate services, taking them from sourcing strategy through to contract award and mobilisation.

The post requires MCIPS or working towards it and proven experience of large-scale procurements, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive value and governance

Qualifications

• MCIPS, or working towards CIPS
• Degree-level education or equivalent experience
• Experience leading complex procurements with senior stakeholders
• Experience delivering large-scale, high-risk procurements end-to-end
• Experience managing teams and cross-organisational project groups
• Strong knowledge of procurement regulations, governance and sourcing strategies

Responsibilities

• Lead complex procurements from strategy through to contract award and mobilisation
• Lead high-value procurement projects, including major infrastructure programmes
• Develop innovative sourcing strategies that deliver value, sustainability and strong contractual outcomes
• Provide trusted commercial advice across the organisation
• Act as subject matter expert, advising and influencing senior stakeholders, technical specialists and project teams
• Work with suppliers to shape commercial outcomes
• Keep ahead of changes in procurement legislation
• Ensure robust governance throughout the procurement lifecycle

Skills

MCIPS

Stakeholder influence

Procurement governance

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent

Job description

West of England Mayoral Combined Authority is seeking a Procurement Manager within the Finance, Investments & Commercial directorate. The role leads multi-million-pound procurements across transport, infrastructure and corporate services, taking them from sourcing strategy through to contract award and mobilisation.

The post requires MCIPS or working towards it and proven experience of large-scale procurements, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive value and governance