Procurement Manager

at  City of Wolverhampton Council

CONTRACT TYPE - FULL TIME

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At the City of Wolverhampton Council, we’re embarking on the next phase of our journey of transformation and change, ensuring we deliver on the Our City, Our Plan priorities and Our Future Council programme – our proactive and pragmatic response to local government financial challenges.
The Procurement team are working with a transformation and continuous improvement mindset and reflecting on how we can add even more value through our delivery to our stakeholders and our residents. Its an exciting time to join a team who are respectful, supportive, work in a positive culture and welcoming to new team members.
We are looking for confident and skilled professionals to engage with a wide range of stakeholders, to understand their needs and put residents at the heart of everything we do, embracing our ‘One Council’ approach and help to deliver our aspiration that Wulfrunians live longer and healthier lives.
The Council recognises the importance of building a highly skilled procurement team, who are recognised as senior professionals. Delivering change can take time so it is important that we take our stakeholders along that journey and support them with their aspirations. We need procurement team members who can simplify procurement and can give support and guidance to stakeholders to help them achieve successful outcomes.
The Council are looking for people to join the Procurement team for our new chapter. We are looking for people with relevant category experience who can demonstrate the right commercial acumen, confidence to disrupt traditional thinking and enthusiasm to make a difference. The Council operates within central Wolverhampton but opportunities for flexible and agile working will be considered. Located in the heart of the city of Wolverhampton, we offer a modernised working environment with great transport links, a wide-ranging staff benefits scheme, competitive salary and flexible working hours.

An opportunity has arisen for a number of Procurement Professionals to join the team as Procurement Managers for the following categories:

• Corporate/Facilities/Waste/Fleet/ICT x 1
• Health & Social Care x 2 (preferably with knowledge of Light Touch procurement and the Provider Selection Regime)
• 1 x role for a Construction Procurement Manager, preferably with knowledge and experience of JCT and NEC contracts.

The roles will require individuals with in-depth knowledge of procurement best practice knowledge who can make immediate impact in their role.

To be successful you will need to:

• Have knowledge of Public Contract Regulations 2015
• Have knowledge of Procurement Act 2023
• Be able to develop options for effective decision making
• Be able to problem solve
• Ensure compliance with all processes and update systems accordingly
• Influence stakeholders at all levels
• Provide a quality service focused on supporting stakeholders
• Be able to deliver in a fast-paced environment supporting multiple projects.

Candidate Experience

• Experience of leading on complex tender processes, including working with stakeholders, cross functional teams, legal services and partner organisations.
• Supporting development of category strategies.
• Supporting stakeholders to ensure they are compliant with Public Contract Regulations 2015, Procurement Act 2023 and internal policies.

The City of Wolverhampton Council is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes your application irrespective of your gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, religion or belief.
For a confidential discussion please contact Alex Marsden, Procurement Business Partner on 01902 554570 or Alex.Marsden@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Closing date: 7th November 2024

OUR WORKING ARRANGEMENTS

All council roles are allocated to either a fixed, field or flexible work style. Some roles are agile which enable and empower employees to maximise their performance and productivity, whilst maintaining a healthy work life balance. Roles with a fixed workstyle work in a fixed permanent council location. Roles with a field workstyle are usually allocated where employees are required to be out working in the community with a minimum requirement for ‘touch down’ space at any council location. Roles with a flexible workstyle have a flexible base location to meet the needs of the business and employees can work from a mixture of home or any council office, partner/client, or external location, as required to meet service requirements.
Please refer to the Job Description for further information on the workstyle assigned to the role you are applying for.
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