Deputy Head OF Procurement

This is an amazing opportunity for a Procurement professional at a Senior Buyer / Senior Procurement Officer / Procurement Business Partner level to step up into a strategic position. With a chance to have real impact on the team and processes, you'll be passionate about stakeholder engagement and confident in navigating high value and high-risk procurements.

If you have a background of public sector experience and a real interest in taking the next step, please apply !

Key Responsibilities

• Working closely with internal departments, you'll plan the procurement activities and provide advice and guidance.
• You'll be at the forefront supporting the implementation and development of procurement strategy and systems.
• You'll be providing advice on procurement procedures and contract management.
• Undertaking procurement processes, including advertising contract opportunities, analysing and evaluating tenders and writing recommendations.
• Managing a team, you will ensure relevant training and awareness of procurement issues across the force is maintained and carried out.

The ideal candidate will have the following experience;

• Familiarity of working in a public sector / regulated environment.
• Ideally experience in running various categories.
• Experience in contract and supplier management.
• Strong business planning and performance measurement skills.
• Proficiency in drafting tenders and contractual documents.
• Ability to advise senior managers and budget holders relating to procurement procedures and processes.

You must be able to work from the office on the outskirts of Leicester twice a week. Along with fantastic benefits package, the role offers a salary up to £52,389.