Head of Procurement and Contract Management

About the role

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Commerce you’ll be the council’s professional lead for all procurement-related activity, providing clear leadership, direction and advice to the organisation to help deliver the best possible outcomes for our residents. You will shape and embed an approach to contract and supplier relationship management activities across the council that delivers value for money, and contributes to savings targets, whilst ensuring continuity and quality of supply and compliance with all applicable regulations. Coming into a new position you’ll have the opportunity to make your mark by working corporately across the whole organisation as well as shaping the resources directorate to ensure that the enabling services are the council’s engine room. And as the council’s new head of procurement and contract management you will be specifically tasked with ensuring that contracts are managed in the most effective manner possible.

What we are looking for

This role calls for a procurement professional with experience of contract and supplier relationship management, who can successfully operate as procurement lead in a large and complex political environment.

We are committed to achieving equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and sectors including those looking to take their first step into a role of seniority, as well as experienced candidates interested in developing their corporate portfolio.

What is most important is that you share our passion and commitment for delivering improved outcomes for residents, and desire to be inquisitive and think about how they can do things differently and challenge the status quo.