Strategic Procurement Lead – Public Sector (Hybrid)

Buckinghamshire Council; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

One day in office (Aylesbury)

Flexible and hybrid working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Buckinghamshire Council is seeking an experienced Strategic Procurement Manager to lead a portfolio of complex procurements from inception through to contract award. You will collaborate with commissioners, managers and suppliers to devise strategies, engage markets and deliver commercially robust outcomes aligned with council priorities.

This hands-on role requires juggling multiple projects with minimal supervision while ensuring governance and compliance are maintained across the procurement

Qualifications

• Significant procurement experience in a regulated environment.
• Experience leading complex procurement projects from inception to contract award.
• Strong knowledge of public sector procurement legislation and best practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex procurement exercises from start to finish.
• Develop procurement strategies and route-to-market recommendations.
• Support development of business cases and specifications.
• Run framework call-offs, competitive procurements and market engagement.
• Manage tender evaluations, moderation and contract award processes.
• Provide commercial advice and challenge to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with Procurement Act 2023 and governance requirements.
• Identify opportunities to deliver social value and wider community benefits.
• Support contract management and supplier relationship management.

Skills

Procurement management

Stakeholder management

Public sector procurement

Contract management

Sourcing strategies

In-Tend

MCIPS/CIPS5

Regulatory compliance

Education

MCIPS / CIPS Level 5

Tools

In-Tend

Job description

Buckinghamshire Council is seeking an experienced Strategic Procurement Manager to lead a portfolio of complex procurements from inception through to contract award. You will collaborate with commissioners, managers and suppliers to devise strategies, engage markets and deliver commercially robust outcomes aligned with council priorities.

This hands-on role requires juggling multiple projects with minimal supervision while ensuring governance and compliance are maintained across the procurement