Reed Public Sector is actively looking for a Procurement Hub Operations Manager that operates as the governance service for commercial activity across the entire Council, dedicated to ensuring innovative and strategic procurement solutions are delivered. With a clear focus on efficiency, collaboration, and delivering value for money, we are driving change to improve outcomes for our residents and stakeholders.
- Duration: Initial 3-6 months contract
- Rate: £500 per day, inside IR35
- Working Arrangement: Hybrid working
About the Role:
As the Procurement Hub Operations Manager, you will lead the operational side of the Procurement Hub, tracking day-to-day project progress, overseeing e-sourcing software management, data analysis, transparency reporting, and key performance indicators for our team. You will also act as the senior procurement category lead, providing expert technical guidance for high-value, high-risk projects within a given category/categories of spend to procurement managers within departments.
In this role, you will:
- Manage and develop a team of procurement professionals, both directly under your responsibility and via matrix management, ensuring operational excellence in procurements undertaken and how contracts are managed across the organisation.
- Champion the Council’s Procurement Strategy and deliver strategic procurement initiatives to meet targets you define within your category strategy.
- Provide expert advice to senior stakeholders and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, tools, and systems.
- Build strong relationships and foster collaboration across departments to influence change and ensure exemplary procurement activity.
The ideal candidate will have:
- A degree or substantial experience in a relevant leadership role.
- MCIPS/Level 6 qualification (or working towards it) or equivalent.
- Proven experience in both procurement and category management with an outcome and value-driven approach.
- Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Strong analytical, influencing, and leadership abilities.
Have the Expertise and Experience?? Looking for a new role??
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alternatively contact Muzna at Reed Reading office