Head of Procurement - Local Authority - Reed : Job Details

Head of Procurement

• Daily Rate: Up to £650
• Location: Oldham
• Job Type: Full-time, Interim

Our client seeking a Head of Procurement and Commercial Services with extensive public procurement experience at a senior level. This role is essential for supporting the organisation during a period of transition and team re-design. The successful candidate will play a key role in the recruitment of the permanent procurement team and provide high-level procurement advice on complex projects.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Support the recruitment of the permanent procurement team upon completion of the ongoing consultation of the proposed redesign.
• Manage progressive pipeline to contract register work. Provide high-level procurement advice on complex projects.
• Review team reports and documents relating to procurement strategies, tenders, and awards.
• Coordinate team FOIs.
• Support on council-wide project boards where procurement representation is needed.
• Perform all other typical duties expected of a Head of Procurement.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Public procurement experience at a senior level (Head of or above) is essential.
• MCIPS (or equivalent) qualification.
• Preference for candidates with Project Management Qualifications.
• Must have completed PA23 Government Commercial Function 10 PA23 modules.
• Candidates who are advanced practitioners (3-day deep dive completed) will be prioritised.
• Local Authority experience is advantageous.

Additional Information:

• Requires 1 day a week on-site in Oldham.

Benefits:

• Competitive daily rate of up to £650.
• Opportunity to contribute to significant organisational changes.
• Professional development in a senior role within a public sector environment.