- Lead the implementation of the procurement strategy for the directorate, aligning commercial activity with service objectives, financial planning, and corporate priorities
- Work in close partnership with senior managers and budget holders to support procurement delivery across services, identifying opportunities for early engagement, risk reduction, and added value
- Deliver high-value, high-risk, and complex procurement exercises, ensuring robust governance, market engagement, and compliance with all relevant legislation and Council policies
- Manage and reduce procurement non-compliance across the directorate by embedding best practice, offering guidance, and implementing corrective actions in partnership with services.
- Provide expert advice and support to stakeholders on all aspects of the procurement lifecycle, including legislation, risk, contract structuring, supplier engagement, and sourcing strategies.
- Embed updates to public procurement legislation-including the Procurement Act 2023 and Procurement Regulations 2024
- Manage procurement and contract-related risk throughout the commissioning and procurement cycle, implementing mitigation strategies and advising services on risk exposure and management.
- Use data and analytics to monitor pipeline progress, evaluate procurement performance, and inform strategic and operational decisions
- Contribute to the development of corporate procurement policies, tools, and templates, sharing best practice and supporting consistency across the Council
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