Overview
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Are you a procurement professional ready to drive real change across multiple councils? Do you thrive on challenge, innovation, and collaboration? If so, we want you to join our ambitious team as our next Corporate Procurement Manager!
What You’ll Do
* Lead & Inspire: Head up a high-performing procurement function, embedding statutory requirements and driving continuous improvement.
* Strategic Impact: Shape and deliver procurement strategies, oversee major tenders, and provide expert advice to senior leaders.
* Innovate: Use data and insight to identify savings, enhance purchasing power, and unlock new opportunities for collaboration.
* Champion Sustainability and Social Value: Ensure every procurement activity supports our ambition to be carbon neutral by 2030.
* Empower Others: Develop networks, share best practices, and deliver training to upskill colleagues across three councils.
* Be a Trusted Advisor: Guide commissioners, manage key contracts, and work closely with finance and legal teams to protect council interests.
What We’re Looking For
* A proven leader in public sector procurement, with a CIPS qualification (or equivalent experience).
* Deep knowledge of procurement legislation and best practice.
* A strategic thinker who can turn complex challenges into practical solutions.
* An excellent communicator and influencer, able to engage and inspire at all levels.
* A champion for equality, diversity, and inclusion.
* A passion for innovation, sustainability, and delivering real value for local communities.
Why Join Us
* Impact: Your work will directly benefit thousands of residents and help shape the future of local government.
* Collaboration: Work with talented colleagues across multiple councils and external partners.
* Growth: Develop your skills and career in a dynamic, supportive environment.
* Purpose: Be part of a team committed to making a positive difference, today and for the future.
* Agile: A truly agile organisation which operates on trust alongside a strong culture of empowerment and shared values.
Closing Date
Closing Date: Sunday 26 October 2025
Contact
For an informal discussion, please contact Liam Hornsby, Associate Director of Customer and Corporate Services.
Background
A Basic Disclosure Check will be carried out for this post.
About Watford Borough Council
Watford is an urban borough in South West Hertfordshire. The borough has excellent transport links with mainline rail connections to London. Watford is the centre of a sub-region serving around 500,000 people living within a 20-minute travelling time catchment. As part of the London commuter belt, Watford is strongly influenced by London, which brings the benefits of a buoyant economy.
At a glance
* £1.4bn local investment happening – mix of public and private funding.
* 3,500 registered businesses.
* Higher than average working age population.
* Skilled workforce.
* Affordable local housing market.
* Home to many major international head offices.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Purchasing
Industries
* Government Administration
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