Strategic Procurement Manager
Michael Page Procurement & Supply Chain
Derbyshire
Job type
contract
Location
Derbyshire, England
This is a new and strategically important role, designed to support the transition to a strategic, centralised procurement function. You will act as the strategic procurement lead for a designated directorate, shaping and delivering a tailored procurement strategy aligned to corporate objectives, legislative requirements, and best practice.
Client Details
This public sector organisation is based in Derbyshire.
Description
- Leading the development and delivery of a directorate-level procurement strategy aligned with corporate priorities
- Managing, mentoring, and developing a multi-disciplinary procurement team, including Senior Procurement Category Managers, Procurement Category Managers, and Procurement Assistants
- Driving strategic procurement delivering including pipeline planning, ensuring procurement activity is proactive, prioritised, and resourced appropriately
- Embedding compliance with the Procurement Act 2023, PCRs, PSR and Council governance frameworks
- Promoting innovation, market engagement, collaboration, and commercial best practice
- Supporting services to strengthen contract management, risk management, and performance monitoring
Profile
A successful Strategic Procurement Manager should have:
- Extensive knowledge of public sector procurement legislation and frameworks
- A strong ...