Job Description
Procurement Team Lead
Location: Croydon (Hybrid - 2/3 days onsite)
Contract Type: Temporary - 3 months (possible extension)
Hours: 36 per week
Rate: PAYE 32.27 Umbrella 43.03 per hour
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Procurement Team Lead to join our Strategic Procurement & Governance team in Croydon. This is a pivotal role responsible for driving compliance, embedding best practice, and delivering optimum value for money across the Council's procurement activities.
You will lead a team of four specialists (2 Senior Specialists, 2 Specialists) and supervise apprentices/graduate trainees, ensuring continuous improvement and effective stakeholder engagement throughout the procurement and purchasing processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team of procurement specialists, fostering a culture of excellence.
- Implement measures to monitor progress against best practice and agreed standards.
- Drive compliance and value for money across procurement and contract management.
- Ensure effective stakeholder participation and develop commercial skills across the Council.
- Oversee learning programmes for Procurement staff, Contract Managers, and other relevant teams.
- Provide assurance over third-party spend of approximately 375m per annum.
- Enable procurement savings and retention through robust contract delivery.
Requirements
- Proven experience in strategic procurement and contract management.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Ability to implement systems, policies, and processes to improve compliance.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Additional Information
- Occasional evening meetings may be required.
- Hybrid working model (2-3 days onsite in Croydon).
- Initial 3-month contract with potential extension.
Interested? Apply now to lead a high-performing team and make a significant impact on procurement excellence.
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