Head of Procurement
Procurement & Supply Chain
Remote (Manchester office)
£58,000
This is an opportunity to take ownership of the organisation's procurement function, leading on procurement strategy, compliance, supplier management and the delivery of value for money across a broad range of goods and services.
The successful candidate will act as the organisation's lead procurement specialist, providing expert advice to stakeholders, developing procurement policies and delivering complex tendering exercises.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage procurement activity across the organisation, ensuring compliance with public procurement legislation.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies, policies and procedures.
- Lead end-to-end procurement exercises and tenders with values up to £5m.
- Provide procurement advice and guidance to senior stakeholders and budget holders.
- Develop and manage framework agreements and organisation-wide contracts.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings, efficiencies and improved commercial outcomes.
- Implement effective contract management and supplier performance processes.
- Support the organisation's transition to and compliance with the Procurement Act 2023.
- Improve procurement processes, systems and reporting, including the use of e-tendering platforms.
- Deliver procurement training and guidance to colleagues across the organisation.
Key Requirements
- Significant public sector procurement experience, including responsibility for managing or leading procurement activity.
- Strong knowledge of PCR 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023.
- Experience developing procurement strategies, policies and procedures.
- Proven track record managing complex, high-value procurement exercises.
- CIPS qualified, working towards a relevant qualification or equivalent professional experience.
- Strong stakeholder engagement, commercial awareness and communication skills.
- Experience using e-procurement systems such as Delta or similar platforms.
- Ability to work independently, providing expert procurement advice across multiple service areas.
This is an opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to take ownership of a broad procurement function and influence commercial decision-making across an established public sector organisation.
This is a remote role, however, occasional travel to Manchester may be required.
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