Procurement Lead Officer
- Employer
- West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA)
- Location
- 16 Summer Lane
- Salary
- £45,019 - £50,183
- Closing date
- 6 Oct 2024
- Reference
- WMCA/TP/154/376
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- Sector
- Local Councils
- Job Type
- Finance
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term Contract
- Working Pattern
- Standard
- Hours
- Full-Time
Job Details
We have recently created a new position for a Procurement Lead Officer to join the team, focussing on our Midland Metro Limited work due to the increase of CRSTS funded projects and procurements.
Working closely with the Senior PLOs and Business Partners, you’ll work towards the common goal of enhancing, developing and growing the procurement function by providing a proactive and solutions-focused service across WMCA.
Please note, this is a 2 year fixed term contract with potential for a further year extension.
What you will be doing.
- Provide innovative strategic advice and develop and implement appropriate procurement sourcing strategies.
- Develop and maintain 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.
- Management of the procurement portfolio for allocated support areas.
- Lead on specific contract management processes alongside performance management and specific contract implementation meetings. (including grant funding processes).
- Maintain and update contract databases, ensuring KPI’s are measured along with other performance management tools.
- Work with key stakeholders to develop an understanding of the need of the business to enable you to develop tender documentation.
- Proven experience of purchasing alongside the ability to develop procurement strategies.
- Demonstrable experience of working with stakeholders to understand business needs.
- Strategic sourcing knowledge and experience.
- Demonstrable experience of stakeholder management.
- Track record of delivering against targets.
- Previous experience of influencing and working with senior management and stakeholders to endorse proposals, procedures and systems.
- Previous experience of working with Public Sector procurement regulations.
You will be asked to provide a supporting statement which should evidence (using examples) how your skills and experience match the essential criteria of the role that you are applying for. You will be asked to type your statement into the portal directly. If you have already prepared a supporting statement, then you can simply copy and paste this directly into the application form. For more information on how to apply, please visit the FAQ page on our career site.
Reasonable adjustments.If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that means you might require changes to the application or recruitment process (for example, you might need to submit your application in a different format), please get in touch with our Recruitment Team. We are here to assist and accommodate your needs.
Salary and benefits.We advertise salary ranges for job roles, with new appointments typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, where higher skill levels or experience are applicable, the salary point may be adjusted to secure the best candidate. This approach allows for potential year-on-year salary increases, offering progression and appropriate rewards to employees. Requests for salaries above the maximum advertised range will not be considered.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes a Local Government Pension Scheme (one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK), 28 days paid annual leave (plus an option to purchase more!), ethical saving options and healthcare plans, paid volunteering days, free financing for the latest technology, discounted shopping with over 2,000 big-name retailers, and more. For more information, please visit the benefits page on our career site.
Hybrid working and location. We believe hybrid working is the best way for our organisation to fulfil our commitment to a modern, agile workplace while continuing to provide a great service to our customers. Hybrid working means having flexibility between working in the office and at home on agreed days, where a role allows.
The location for this role is 16 Summer Lane, Birmingham, B19 3SD. It is expected that you can split your time between the office and working remotely, with at least 2 days a week spent in the office. Please note, this is the minimum expectation.
Creating an inclusive workplace.We are dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace that reflects the communities of the West Midlands region. We believe that building a team with varied backgrounds and experiences will benefit us as an employer and enhance our work.
WMCA holds diversity accreditations, such as the RACE Code Quality Mark, Armed Forces Covenant (Gold status) and has been recognised as one of the Inclusive Top 50 Employers and The Times Top 50 Employers for Women. We’re a Disability Confident Employer with ‘Leader’ status, committed to interviewing applicants with disabilities who meet all the essential role criteria.
We recognise that certain groups, such as women and people of colour, may be less likely to apply for roles if they feel they do not meet all the requirements. However, we encourage individuals who are passionate about the role and want to make a difference to still apply. We value potential and encourage applicants to highlight their skills, including transferable ones, even if they don't fit the traditional "perfect candidate" mould.
We gladly consider part-time, flexible, and job share arrangements, so please don't let these factors deter you from applying. If your values align with ours and you are dedicated to working towards a future that we can all be proud of, we would love to hear from you.
Right to Work in the UKWMCA has a legal responsibility to ensure that all its employees have the legal right to work in the UK. Therefore, if you are made an offer of employment, this will be subject to WMCA verifying that you are eligible to work in the UK before you start work.
Candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria set out by UKVI.
Thank you for considering joining our team at WMCA. We look forward to receiving your application and the opportunity to work together towards our shared goals.
Attached documents
Procurement Lead Officer - Role Profile.pdf
Company
WMCA has a dedicated careers portal for you to register and apply for jobs directly with us. You can keep up to date with applications you have made, create a candidate profile and choose how we keep in touch with you. You can access the careers portal here, https://wmca.wm-jobs.co.uk/members/
West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) was set up in 2016. We're made up of 18 local councils and 3 local enterprise partnerships (LEPs). Our goal is to make the West Midlands a happy, healthy, place to live. We do this by:
- making it easier and safer to travel in and around the region
- using derelict land to build homes
- protecting our green spaces
- making sure young people have the education and employment opportunities to make a great start in life
- working together to support our communities and build a fairer, healthier and more inclusive West Midlands
- tackling climate change
Our role in the West Midlands has never been more important and in these extraordinary times we’ve shown we can step forward, speak up for our region and bring people together. Everything we do is focused on making life better for people in the West Midlands – that’s our reason for being here and it drives every move we make. We lead and support others to deliver our shared future vision for the region – a happier, healthier, better connected place to live and work.
We fully believe that we are only as great as the people who work for us and are committed to providing a positive, healthy and inclusive working environment where our people feel valued and respected. We’re ambitious, forward thinking and determined to find better ways of working, always leading the way in what we do. We trust and support each other to get the job done, and encourage creativity, originality and curiosity from those who work with us.
We’re committed to creating an accessible and diverse workplace, one that nurtures an inclusive environment where our people can be themselves. 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.
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.
- Website
- https://www.wmca.org.uk/careers
- Telephone
- 0121 200 2787
- Location
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16 Summer Lane
Birmingham
West Midlands
B19 3SD
United Kingdom
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