Strategic Procurement Programme Lead

Birmingham City Council; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

LGPS pension

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Birmingham City Council is seeking a Senior Major Procurement Programme and Projects Lead to shape procurement across its high-value investment programmes. You will provide strategic leadership, negotiate complex commercial agreements and guide a specialist team through the full procurement lifecycle.

This pivotal role demands exceptional commercial judgement, governance know-how and the ability to influence at senior levels within one of Europe's largest local authorities.

Qualifications

• Experience leading procurement for high-value, complex programmes.
• Strong knowledge of procurement legislation, governance and assurance.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and project boards.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement of major investment projects.
• Develop procurement strategies to maximise value for money.
• Coach and develop a specialist procurement team.
• Provide commercial leadership across programmes.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Commercial negotiations

Stakeholder management

Leadership and mentoring

Education

Level 6 CIPS Diploma (or equivalent)

Job description

Birmingham City Council is seeking a Senior Major Procurement Programme and Projects Lead to shape procurement across its high-value investment programmes. You will provide strategic leadership, negotiate complex commercial agreements and guide a specialist team through the full procurement lifecycle.

This pivotal role demands exceptional commercial judgement, governance know-how and the ability to influence at senior levels within one of Europe's largest local authorities.