Procurement Lead

Hertfordshire 50K - 55K per year Permanent

Job Reference: PR/100718

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.

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 charlotte.sutton@niyaapeople.co.uk for more information.

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