Senior Procurement Lead Officer

3 weeks ago

Birmingham, United Kingdom West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) Full time

Are you a senior procurement professional looking to be part of a new and dynamic team? Want the opportunity to get stuck into region-shaping procurement projects?
The WMCA has invested heavily within the procurement team, who are now in a fantastic period of growth and change. With the addition of new staff within the team to support new projects and added responsibilities, and with two internal promotions to secure a new Head of Procurement and a new Procurement Business Partner, this is an exciting time to join the team on their journey.
Working closely with senior stakeholders, youll be providing best practice procurement advice and supporting the Procurement Business Partner in implementing strategic change across the business.
Lead and manage a portfolio of procurement projects, from advertising requirements to compiling/ issuing contractual documentation and holding contract review meetings to monitor performance.
Identify any risks to procurement strategies and ensure appropriate audit trails are in place.
Manage a team of Procurement Lead Officers to include objective setting, creating development plans.
Ensure timely delivery of all procurement process stages to meet the demands of the business.
Ensure workload databases are developed and kept current and support the team with prioritisation of deliverables and objectives.
Demonstrable commercial awareness with the a track record of delivering against targets.
Proficiency using Microsoft Office, Outlook and similar systems.
Excellent report writing skills to include presenting, commercial analysis and negotiating skills.
Previous experience working with Public Sector Procurement Regulations.
Purchasing experience is essential for this post, demonstrating the ability to develop procurement strategies and lead on tender responses, undertake bid conditioning and bid clarification, debriefs suppliers, award contracts, manage supplier relationships, supplier performance and undertake supplier and contract management activities.
On clicking apply for this job , you will be prompted to register for an account, which you can do using your name and email address. If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that means you might require changes to the application or recruitment process (for example, you might need to submit your application in a different format), please get in touch with our Recruitment Team. This approach allows for potential year-on-year salary increases, offering progression and appropriate rewards to employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes a Local Government Pension Scheme (one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK), 28 days paid annual leave (plus an option to purchase more), ethical saving options and healthcare plans , paid volunteering days, free financing for the latest technology , discounted shopping with over 2,000 big-name retailers, and more. Hybrid working and location. We believe hybrid working is the best way for our organisation to fulfil our commitment to a modern, agile workplace while continuing to provide a great service to our customers. Hybrid working means having flexibility between working in the office and at home on agreed days, where a role allows.
The location for this role is 16 Summer Lane, Birmingham, B19 3SD. It is expected that you can split your time between the office and working remotely, with at least 2 days a week spent in the office. We are dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace that reflects the communities of the West Midlands region. We believe that building a team with varied backgrounds and experiences will benefit us as an employer and enhance our work.
WMCA holds diversity accreditations, such as the RACE Code Quality Mark, Armed Forces Covenant (Gold status) and has been recognised as one of the Inclusive Top 50 Employers and The Times Top 50 Employers for Women. Were a Disability Confident Employer with Leader status, committed to interviewing applicants with disabilities who meet all the essential role criteria.
We gladly consider part-time, flexible, and job share arrangements, so please don't let these factors deter you from applying. Right to Work in the UK WMCA has a legal responsibility to ensure that all its employees have the legal right to work in the UK.

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