Strategic Procurement Manager

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 centres

If you're interested in this role, apply now.

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