Procurement Team Lead
Location: Croydon (Hybrid - 2/3 days onsite)
Contract Type: Temporary - 3 months (possible extension)
Hours: 36 per week
Rate: PAYE £32.27 | Umbrella £43.03 per hour
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Procurement Team Lead to join our Strategic Procurement & Governance team in Croydon. This is a pivotal role responsible for driving compliance, embedding best practice, and delivering optimum value for money across the Council's procurement activities.
You will lead a team of four specialists (2 Senior Specialists, 2 Specialists) and supervise apprentices/graduate trainees, ensuring continuous improvement and effective stakeholder engagement throughout the procurement and purchasing processes.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and develop a team of procurement specialists, fostering a culture of excellence.
Implement measures to monitor progress against best practice and agreed standards.
Drive compliance and value for money across procurement and contract management.
Ensure effective stakeholder participation and develop commercial skills across the Council.
Oversee learning programmes for Procurement staff, Contract Managers, and other relevant teams.
Provide assurance over third-party spend of approximately £375m per annum.
Enable procurement savings and retention through robust contract delivery.
Requirements
Proven experience in strategic procurement and contract management.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Ability to implement systems, policies, and processes to improve compliance.
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Additional Information
Occasional evening meetings may be required.
Hybrid working model (2-3 days onsite in Croydon).
Initial 3-month contract with potential extension.Interested? Apply now to lead a high-performing team and make a significant impact on procurement excellence.
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