Interim Professional Lead for Procurement and Commercial Services
Location: Remote, LD1 5LG
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 3+ months
Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00
Pay Rate: £ 61.09 Per Hour
Job Ref: OR21966
Job Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of 12 procurement and commercial professionals.
Provide effective leadership on procurement and commercial matters.
Support service area teams to achieve strategic commissioning objectives.
Drive procurement effectiveness and ensure compliance with the Procurement Act 2023.
Contribute to commissioning strategy development across the Council.
Improve contract management practices and skills within the team.
Oversee the implementation of a new Contract Module in the finance system.
Support councillors in decision-making and navigate the political landscape.
Identify and mitigate potential supply chain risks.
Implement updated contract procedure rules and the Commissioning Framework.
Person Specification
Must-Have Requirements
Experience in public sector procurement.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Knowledge of procurement legislation, including the Procurement Act 2023.
Experience in contract management and commissioning frameworks.
Ability to support political stakeholders in decision-making.
Strong understanding of supply chain risks.
Nice-to-Have Requirements
Experience implementing procurement systems or contract modules.
Familiarity with council commissioning strategies.
Previous experience in driving procurement process improvements.
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