Strategic Public Procurement Lead

South Buckinghamshire; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckinghamshire Council is seeking a Strategic Procurement Manager to lead end-to-end procurements in Communities, Planning, Growth and Sustainability, ensuring PA23/PCR2015 compliance and value for money.

You will guide above-threshold contracts, collaborate with commissioners, and advance social value while maintaining best-in-class procurement processes across our Commissioning and Procurement Hub.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and leading public procurements from start to award under PA23 or PCR2015.
• Commercially minded with strong relationships with service area customers.
• Senior level procurement experience within Communities, Planning, Growth and Sustainability or Resources.
• Knowledge of In-Tend or similar systems for procurement.
• Expert knowledge of e-procurement policies, processes and regulations.
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
• Strong project management capabilities and delivery focus.
• MCIPS Level 5 or equivalent professional qualification.

Responsibilities

• Explore optimal procurement routes based on market developments and service requirements.
• Liaise with commissioners to develop business case and service specification documents.
• Manage above-threshold procurements, including contract negotiations and compliance.
• Drive social value opportunities and sustainable outcomes with commissioners.
• Provide clear, balanced, and accurate advice to service departments and commissioners.
• Lead high-value and high-risk contract management programmes.
• Collaborate with other Local Authorities to share plans and deliver innovation.

Skills

Public procurement strategy

PA23 PCR knowledge

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Negotiation skills

Project management

MCIPS Level 5 or equivalent

Education

MCIPS Level 5 or equivalent

Tools

In-Tend

E-procurement systems

Job description

Buckinghamshire Council is seeking a Strategic Procurement Manager to lead end-to-end procurements in Communities, Planning, Growth and Sustainability, ensuring PA23/PCR2015 compliance and value for money.

You will guide above-threshold contracts, collaborate with commissioners, and advance social value while maintaining best-in-class procurement processes across our Commissioning and Procurement Hub.