Details:
- Salary: £549 - Day
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: Haringey Greater London
- Date: 2 weeks ago
Description:
Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced procurement leader to shape and deliver the Council’s procurement strategy, ensuring high‑quality, value‑driven commissioning of goods, services and works aligned to our Borough priorities.
In this pivotal role, you will lead a strategic procurement function overseeing significant spend (c. £500m+), providing expert commercial advice to senior leaders, elected members and key governance bodies. You will drive innovation, strengthen financial governance, and embed a strong business partnering approach across the organisation.
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading the development and delivery of strategic procurement and commissioning activity
* Providing expert commercial advice and assurance at senior leadership and board level
* Managing and developing a high‑performing procurement service
* Overseeing major programmes including the London Construction Programme and Dynamic Marketplace
* Driving value for money, effective governance, and customer‑focused outcomes
* Supporting insourcing initiatives and centralised procurement services
* Building collaborative partnerships across local, regional and national networks
Postholder must be holder of MCIPS or equivalent experience; with experience of managing a large public sector function and have a comprehensive understanding of public sector procurement regimes and legislation.
If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance