Strategic Procurement Lead
2 weeks ago
This is a permanent position that plays a crucial role in developing and leading a new corporate category team for Professional Services, including HR, Finance, Marketing, and ICT. This strategic position is vital in steering the direction of the organisation's procurement policies and ensuring compliance with public sector contracts.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and lead a new corporate category team for Professional Services, including HR, Finance, Marketing, and IT.
- Implement a category-led approach, transitioning current routes to market for efficiency and effectiveness.
- Foster close relationships with the market to understand supplier capabilities and innovative contract delivery options.
- Develop a comprehensive commercial category strategy and policy, ensuring alignment with current legislation.
- Manage and mentor a team of approximately four direct reports, ensuring alignment with other category teams.
- Conduct regular business and market analysis to inform future category plans.
- Develop and implement new KPIs for contract management in line with Government Commercial Framework.
- Represent the organisation in all aspects of public sector procurement and associated commercial issues.
- Experience in strategic procurement project and programme management within the public sector.
- Fully qualified CIPS (Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply) or equivalent experience.
- Understanding of Public Procurement Regulations (2015 and 2023).
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop a high-performing team.
- Proficiency in mentoring and developing team members.
- Experience in defining and leading commercial policy, procedures, and processes.
- Excellent analytical and decision-making skills with the ability to develop new processes and techniques.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills to influence and drive stakeholder engagement.
- Opportunity to lead and influence the direction of procurement policies in a significant public sector organisation.
- Work with a dynamic and motivated team.
- Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Comprehensive employee benefits package.
The role includes a competitive salary, pension, annual leave, and long-term security/development.
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