Senior Procurement Officer

To adopt a customer-focused approach to directly lead on, or support Category Specialists and Assistant Category Specialists, on end-to-end procurement, commercial, and contracting strategies for goods, works, and services within a nominated category of spend.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver effective procurement strategies aligned with the Council’s objectives, working closely with key stakeholders across designated service areas.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal teams, elected members, external partners, and suppliers.
• Lead procurement programmes and manage stakeholder engagement to ensure successful project delivery.
• Provide expert advice and innovative solutions to drive efficiency, value for money, and cost savings across the Council.
• Review, develop, and implement procurement policies, procedures, and documentation to ensure best practice.
• Oversee procurement compliance with legislation, the Council’s Constitution, and internal policies.
• Contribute to and lead key elements of procurement service planning and delivery.