Procurement Lead

Are you an experienced procurement professional looking for the perfect step up into a strategic role? We are partnering with Dacorum Borough Council to recruit for a permanent Procurement Lead. This opportunity offers flexible working, exposure to high-profile Housing and Property projects, and the chance to shape procurement strategy.

Offering £50,000 £55,000, generous holiday entitlement and a 17.1% employer contribution pension scheme, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to progress their career while leading complex commissioning and procurement activity across a large public sector organisation.

This Procurement Lead role offers the following benefits:

• A permanent role within a supportive and friendly team
• Up to 32 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, with the option to purchase an additional week
• Local Government pension scheme, with employer contributions of 17.1%
• Working from home
• Flexible working

In this position, you will be:

• Managing the Housing and Property contract register and procurement forward plan
• Leading complex procurement and commissioning activities across goods, services and works
• Ensuring procurement activities comply with legislation, standing orders and public sector best practice
• Delivering procurement projects that achieve value for money, sustainability and service quality
• Supporting contract management and governance processes across the directorate
• Providing technical procurement advice to officers, managers and stakeholders
• Supporting the training, development and implementation of procurement strategy
• Managing multiple procurement projects simultaneously and delivering to strict deadlines
• Identifying procurement risks and implementing mitigation strategies
• Preparing reports and updates for senior leadership, committees and governance boards

I d love to speak to someone who has:

• Significant experience within a public sector procurement role, and knowledge of contract management
• Experience leading complex procurement projects and coordinating stakeholders
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working within governance and compliance frameworks
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes to deadlines
• CIPS qualification and a Full UK Valid Driving License

This permanent Procurement Lead position is ideal for someone looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive environment that offers flexible working and genuine long-term progression opportunities.
If you are interested in this Procurement Lead role, apply online now or contact Charlotte Sutton at (url removed) for more information.