Strategic Procurement Operations Lead

Birmingham City Council; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 67,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Birmingham City Council is seeking an Associate Procurement Operations Specialist to lead procurement operations across the council, ensuring policies, governance, and performance frameworks enable strong commercial outcomes.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Procurement Operations, you will lead a high-performing team, drive compliance, and embed best practice while shaping the Council's Procurement and Commercial Strategy.

Qualifications

• Full MCIPS membership or equivalent with recognised leadership experience.
• Senior leadership experience in commercial procurement, governance or operations.
• Experience developing procurement policy, governance and operating models.
• In-depth knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 and public sector governance.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and strategic partners.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and embedding continuous improvement.
• Strong strategic thinking, communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Procurement Operations function with a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Drive the implementation of the Council's Procurement and Commercial Strategy to deliver value and ethical use of public funds.
• Develop procurement policy, governance, assurance and capability frameworks across services.
• Ensure compliance with the Procurement Act 2023, including transparency and governance requirements.
• Provide strategic leadership for business planning, performance, capability development and professional standards.
• Act as Assurance Lead for CPAC, providing expert scrutiny on high-value, high-risk commercial activity.
• Build relationships with senior leaders, elected members and external partners to shape commercial strategy.

Skills

MCIPS membership

Leadership experience

Procurement governance

Procurement Act 2023 knowledge

Influence senior stakeholders

Team leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

MCIPS qualification or equivalent

Job description

Birmingham City Council is seeking an Associate Procurement Operations Specialist to lead procurement operations across the council, ensuring policies, governance, and performance frameworks enable strong commercial outcomes.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Procurement Operations, you will lead a high-performing team, drive compliance, and embed best practice while shaping the Council's Procurement and Commercial Strategy.