WMCA is continually evolving as an organisation, with more devolved funding coming our way for projects in transport, housing, regeneration and skills, there’s no better time to join us.  An important part of our journey is to embed our vision and purpose, transform how we work, manage our performance, culture, behaviours and structure of the organisation.

Our Procurement team is growing and changing too, moving to a more proactive solutions-focused service to support the WMCA in delivering for the region.

Procurement plays a key role in the delivery of a wide variety projects in areas such as Midland Metro, Rail, Sprint, Communications and Professional Services – to name a few.

As Procurement Lead Officer, you’ll lead and manage complex and strategic local procurement projects and ensure effective delivery in line with customer needs and timescales.

You’ll be part of a team of Procurement professionals raising the profile of procurement by increasing cross-functional teamwork, ensuring appropriate governance is in place and working with directorates to put appropriate procurement plans in place.

Procurement plays a key role in the delivery of a wide variety projects in areas such as transport, housing, Rail, Midland Metro and Professional Services – to name a few.

If you’re interested in what we do, want to play a key role in delivering for the WMCA and the West Midlands, apply today.

What will you be doing?

• Provide innovative strategic advice and develop and implement appropriate procurement sourcing strategies that align to business priorities
• Develop and maintain appropriate relationships with internal customers, key stakeholders, and public, private and third sector suppliers
• Raise the profile of procurement through the increase of cross-functional team working and networking with internal customers and stakeholders
• Support mobilisation post contract award by leading on specific contract management processes, supplier relationship management, ongoing performance management and specific contract implementation meetings and processes (including grant funding processes)

About you

You’ll be an experienced Procurement professional, who has demonstrable purchasing experience with the ability to develop procurement strategies. 

We’re looking for a pro-active individual who knows how to get things done and works as part of a wider team.  You’ll be experienced in end to end procurement practices and be able to work with your directorates to help them understand the importance of good procurement practice. 

A confident communicator, with the ability to present information, proposals and ideas that engage the audience and clearly communicate the benefits of change.

You’ll have experience of using electronic tendering system and intermediate proficiency using Microsoft systems.

The above provides a flavour of the experience, skills and knowledge we’re looking for, you can get more detail from the job description at the end of this advert.  We would encourage you to read through the JD so you can fully demonstrate how you meet the criteria. would encourage you to read through the JD so you can fully demonstrate how you meet the criteria

About us

WMCA is committed to a better connected, more prosperous, fairer, greener and healthier region. This is our vision. We will achieve our vision through living our values which are central to how we work and interact with our wider partners and stakeholders.

We’re a partnership organisation. Our people feel valued and respected, have a can-do attitude and are innovators. We try new ways of doing things, we aren’t afraid to fail, learn from what went wrong and try again. Our people are empowered to be creative and explore and innovate.

We are a “Leaders in Diversity” accredited organisation, are in the Inclusive Top 50 Employers List and are one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Women. As a Disability Confident Employer, we have made a positive commitment to interviewing all applicants with a disability who meet the essential role criteria. We are committed to building a team of people with varied backgrounds and experiences as we recognise that this will only benefit us as an employer, the more inclusive we are the better our work will be.

As an organisation, we will continue to adapt and develop to the opportunities and challenges ahead. We will continue to transform ourselves and our organisation into the best we can be, underpinned by our values and behaviours and everyone contributes towards achieving our vision.

Furthermore, wherever possible we will offer flexible working options which assist work-life balance. We are very happy to discuss a flexible working pattern that suits your needs, so please do not let that be a barrier to applying. If your values align with ours and you’re committed to working towards creating a future we can all be proud of, we want to hear from you.

About your application

You will be asked to upload an up to date CV detailing your experience/skills relevant to the job you are applying for.  You may wish to accompany this with a supporting statement detailing specific examples to demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria for the role for which you are applying. 

If you would like to discuss alternative methods to the online application as a reasonable adjustment please contact the Resourcing Team by email (careers@wmca.org.uk).

Location

16 Summer Lane, Birmingham, B19 3SD. Hybrid working conditions are currently in place which means working remotely and coming to the office when required.

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Procurement Lead Officer JD