Deputy Head of Procurement

Role: Deputy Head of Procurement
Type: Permanent
Salary: £57,186, this is on an incremental scale up to £64,869
Hybrid working: 2 days a week onsite
Location: Nottinghamshire

Sellick Partnership is partnering with a large public sector organisation to recruit a Deputy Head of Procurement on a permanent basis.

The Deputy Head of Procurement will play a key role in providing strategic leadership across a complex procurement function, ensuring robust governance, value for money and compliance with public sector regulations. Working closely with senior stakeholders, the postholder will support the delivery of organisational priorities through effective commercial strategy, strong supplier engagement and the development of high performing teams.

The responsibilities of the Deputy Head of Procurement will include:

• Leading and overseeing high value and complex procurement activity, including regulated tenders and framework agreements
• Acting as a senior commercial advisor, providing expert guidance on procurement policy, legislation and risk management
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with internal stakeholders to align procurement activity with wider organisational objectives
• Managing, developing and motivating a team of commercial professionals to deliver consistent, high quality outcomes
• Supporting and deputising for the Head of Commercial and Contract Management as required, including representing the function at senior forums
• Driving continuous improvement, change initiatives and best practice across procurement processes and systems
• Ensuring projects and resources are effectively managed to meet challenging timescales and budgets.

The ideal candidate for the Deputy Head of Procurement role will have:

• Significant senior level experience within procurement or commercial management, ideally within a regulated or public sector environment
• Strong working knowledge of public procurement legislation, contract law and governance frameworks
• Proven experience leading and developing teams, setting objectives and driving performance
• A track record of managing complex procurement projects and competing priorities
• The ability to influence and engage confidently with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior leaders
• Relevant professional qualification such as MCIPS, or equivalent experience, alongside degree level education or similar.

How to apply for the Deputy Head of Procurement role:

If you believe that you are well-suited to this excellent opportunity of Deputy Head of Procurement, please apply directly or contact Tim Farnsworth at Sellick Partnership Derby Office for more information.

CVs will be screened and sent over to the client for shortlisting, and interviews for successful applicants will be arranged as soon as possible.

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