Strategic Procurement Manager

4 weeks ago


Worthing, United Kingdom Adur District and Worthing Borough Councils Full time

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A really exciting opportunity has arisen to manage our Procurement Team supporting transformational change across Adur & Worthing Councils, redesigning how we procure in all areas including but not limited to regeneration, outsourced legal services, utility contracts and the provision of emergency and temporary accommodation.

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Strategic Procurement Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for transforming all aspects of our procurement process, from strategy to sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships. The Strategic Procurement Manager will play a key role in ensuring that all our staff carry out their procurement activities efficiently, cost-effectively and enable the Council to meet necessary savings targets whilst ensuring compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements as well as Council policies and priorities. 

This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a knowledgeable, supportive and friendly team. Based in the seaside town of Worthing, West Sussex, we provide a joint procurement service to Adur District Council and Worthing Borough Council. 

Reporting to the Assistant Director for Legal & Democratic Services, the post holder will have demonstrable experience in working within a busy procurement team.

You will have knowledge and experience in the following areas of law and practice:-

CIPS / Procurement Law Contract Law

This will be an exciting, varied and rewarding role, dealing with a wide variety of contracts for the Councils. You will be expected to manage a busy and varied workload and to work as part of a team. We are looking for a positive, driven and innovative professional with excellent analytical and research skills. You will be a good team player, self-motivated and have the ability to give clear, accurate and practical procurement advice.

CIPS qualification is essential and you will be willing to attend Committees on a regular basis. This will involve occasional evening work.


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