Procurement Lead

We are delighted to be partnering with Dacorum Borough Council who are looking for a Procurement Lead to join their team.

Are you an experienced procurement professional looking for the perfect step up into a strategic role? This permanent Procurement Lead opportunity offers flexible working, exposure to high-profile Housing and Property projects, and the chance to shape procurement strategy within a forward-thinking local authority.

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.

Why work for Dacorum Borough Council?

Dacorum Borough Council is committed to supporting its employees and offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote both personal and professional wellbeing. This includes flexible working arrangements, generous annual leave, wellbeing support, and access to a range of employee benefits and local discounts.

The council is also committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community it serves. With ongoing training, career development and progression opportunities, Dacorum provides a supportive environment where employees can grow their careers while making a meaningful difference to residents and local communities.

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 role offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Procurement Lead to make a meaningful impact, whether leading end‑to‑end procurement activity or managing the mobilisation, performance and ongoing delivery of strategic contracts.

As part of a forward‑thinking team at a time of growth and transformation, you will contribute directly to improving service quality, strengthening commercial performance and supporting the long-term success of our housing and property services.

If you are interested in this Procurement Lead role, apply online now or contact Charlotte Sutton at charlotte.sutton@niyaapeople.co.uk for more information.