ABOUT THIS JOB

We are seeking an experienced and qualified Head of Procurement and Contract Management to lead and shape our procurement strategy and ensure compliance with the evolving statutory landscape, including the Procurement Act 2023, ensuring transparency, innovation and best value across all contracting activity. As part of our senior leadership team, you’ll be responsible for embedding commercial excellence, strengthening governance and delivering social impact through every pound we spend. This is a pivotal role at the heart of our transformation agenda. Reporting directly to the Section 151 Officer, key responsibilities include: • Leading the Council’s strategic procurement function, managing high-value contracts and delivering complex commercial projects. • Designing and implementing procurement frameworks that comply with the Procurement Act 2023, promote best value and support local economic growth. • Driving innovation and continuous improvement in sourcing, supplier management and contract performance. • Embedding sustainability, social value and inclusion within procurement strategy and decision-making. • Advising senior stakeholders and elected Members, shaping commercial decisions and supporting transformation programmes. • Ensuring full compliance with latest public sector procurement regulations, risk mitigation and robust contract governance.

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