Strategic Procurement Operations Leader (Hybrid)

WMJobs; Birmingham; 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 provide strategic leadership for procurement operations across the Council. You will lead a high-performing team and drive compliance, innovation and continuous improvement while embedding best practice.

The role reports to the Associate Director of Procurement Operations and focuses on delivering value for money, governance and social value within a complex, regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in commercial procurement and governance.
• Experience developing policy, governance, and operating models.
• Knowledge of public sector procurement legislation and procurement acts.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Procurement Operations function to foster collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Drive implementation of the Council's Procurement and Commercial Strategy for value for money.
• Develop procurement policy, governance, and capability frameworks across services.
• Ensure compliance with the Procurement Act 2023, including governance and audit assurance.
• Provide strategic leadership for business planning and performance across procurement.
• Act as Assurance Lead for CPAC, advising on high-value, high-risk activity.
• Build relationships with senior leaders and external partners to shape strategy.

Skills

MCIPS leadership

Strategic procurement

Governance & policy

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Team leadership

Education

MCIPS membership or equivalent

Job description

Birmingham City Council is seeking an Associate Procurement Operations Specialist to provide strategic leadership for procurement operations across the Council. You will lead a high-performing team and drive compliance, innovation and continuous improvement while embedding best practice.

The role reports to the Associate Director of Procurement Operations and focuses on delivering value for money, governance and social value within a complex, regulated environment.