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This is a new and strategically important role, designed to support the transition to a strategic, centralised procurement function. You will act as the strategic procurement lead for a designated directorate, shaping and delivering a tailored procurement strategy aligned to corporate objectives, legislative requirements, and best practice.
Client Details
This public sector organisation is based in Derbyshire.
Description
Leading the development and delivery of a directorate‑level procurement strategy aligned with corporate priorities
Managing, mentoring, and developing a multi‑disciplinary procurement team, including Senior Procurement Category Managers, Procurement Category Managers, and Procurement Assistants
Driving strategic procurement delivering including pipeline planning, ensuring procurement activity is proactive, prioritised, and resourced appropriately
Embedding compliance with the Procurement Act 2023, PCRs, PSR and Council governance frameworks
Promoting innovation, market engagement, collaboration, and commercial best practice
Supporting services to strengthen contract management, risk management, and performance monitoring
Profile
A successful Strategic Procurement Manager should have:
Extensive knowledge of public sector procurement legislation and frameworks
A strong track record of leading complex high‑risk, high‑value, and complex procurements in line with public regulations
Experience of managing and developing high‑performing teams
Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, including working with senior leaders and Members
A commercial, solutions‑focused mindset with the ability to lead change and embed new ways of working
Job Offer
Salary ranging from £49,178 to £52,937, dependent on the level of experience.
Flexible working scheme (for some of our roles) allowing up to an additional 2 days off per month
Commitment to your continuing profession development with ongoing training opportunities
Generous local government pension scheme
Guaranteed incremental annual pay increases
Cycle to work scheme
A comprehensive wellbeing package including physio, counselling and occupational health support
Discounts at selected county leisure centresIf you're interested in this role, apply now.
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