Head of Procurement (Bus Franchising)
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Location: Sheffield (Hybrid, minimum 3 days per week in office). Hours: 37 hours. Contract: Permanent. Salary: Grade 14 £65,966 - £71,091.
About The Role
We’re looking for a commercially focused procurement leader to drive the transformation of bus services across our region. As Head of Procurement (Bus Franchising), you’ll be at the heart of one of the most ambitious transport programmes in the UK, helping to deliver a greener, fairer, and better‑connected South Yorkshire. This is a unique opportunity to lead the development and delivery of our franchising procurement strategy, ensuring it aligns with our wider organisational goals and delivers real value for our communities. You’ll bring commercial insight, strategic thinking, and a collaborative approach to help us build a procurement function that’s innovative, compliant, and future‑ready.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Leading SYMCA’s strategic bus services and franchising procurement activity, ensuring full compliance with UK procurement regulations.
* Developing and maintaining a forward‑thinking procurement strategy that supports organisational priorities.
* Providing expert guidance and support across SYMCA to improve procurement outcomes and value for money.
* Supporting the development of contract management approaches across departments.
* Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
* Implementing performance measurement processes to ensure an effective and responsive procurement service.
* Discharging statutory duties and contributing to wider organisational initiatives.
About You
You’re a strategic thinker with a passion for public service and a deep understanding of procurement in a complex, multi‑stakeholder environment. You thrive on challenge, bring people together, and know how to turn commercial insight into real‑world impact.
We’re Looking For Someone Who Brings
* A degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experience.
* Full membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS).
* Extensive knowledge of UK procurement regulations and public sector procurement practices.
* Proven experience in a senior procurement leadership role, ideally within local or central government.
* Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking.
* Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and interpersonal skills.
* A collaborative and resilient approach to leadership.
* Experience of complex transport procurement or similar experience of complex strategic procurement.
Benefits
All colleagues have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme and the chance to be part of an organisation where you can really make a difference. We encourage employees to take advantage of active travel facilities, offer flat‑rate rates on cycle‑to‑work schemes, and provide a range of wellbeing and professional development opportunities. We value flexible working hours, reward discretionary leave, and support continuous learning. Equal opportunity and inclusive policies ensure an open, diverse, and supportive workplace.
Diversity at South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority
Our workforce is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio‑economic background, religion and/or belief. All employees are eligible to request Flexible Working arrangements from day one of employment. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the process, please contact recruitment@southyorkshire‑ca.gov.uk or include in your application how we can support you.
Contact
Applications must be accompanied by a cover letter. Please apply directly via our careers portal. For any reasonable adjustments throughout the process, contact recruitment@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk.
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