WMJobs Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Overview
Join to apply for the Procurement Lead Officer role at WMJobs. West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is seeking a Procurement Lead Officer to collaborate with Senior Procurement Lead Officers and Business Partners to drive a proactive procurement service across WMCA. This role supports the Mayor’s vision for jobs, homes, sustainable travel and inclusive growth and offers experience across high-profile categories that benefit communities in the region.
Responsibilities
- 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 cross-functional teamwork and networking.
- Management of the procurement portfolio for allocated support areas.
- Work with key stakeholders to understand business needs to conduct end-to-end procurement processes.
What’s Essential (Qualifications)
- Proven experience of purchasing alongside the ability to develop procurement strategies, evaluating the best route to market ensuring compliance and value for money.
- Demonstrable experience of working with stakeholders to understand business needs.
- Strategic sourcing knowledge and experience of running end-to-end procurement processes.
- Demonstrable experience of stakeholder management.
- Track record of delivering against targets.
- Experience of influencing and working with senior management and stakeholders to endorse proposals, procedures and systems.
- Experience of working with Public Sector procurement regulations.
Location
The location for this role is 16 Summer Lane, Birmingham, B19 3SD with at least 2 days a week spent in the office.
How To Apply
Applying for a role with WMCA is straightforward. Follow these steps to get started.
- Create your Careers Account. Register with your name, email address, and a password.
- Build your Profile. Upload your CV to help populate your career and education details.
- Write your Supporting Statement. Address each of the required essential criteria.
- Submit your application. Do one final check and once complete, click submit.
Additional Information
- Anonymised Applications: Your uploaded CV won’t be visible after submission. The process is anonymised, and only information in your profile is used for shortlisting.
- Using Artificial Intelligence (AI): If you choose to use AI, use it as a helper rather than relying on it wholly to write your application. Applications that rely too heavily on AI may be rejected during shortlisting.
- Reasonable adjustments: If you have an accessibility need, contact our Recruitment Team (careers@wmca.org.uk).
- Salary And Benefits: Salary ranges are advertised; new appointments typically start at the lowest salary point with potential year-on-year increases. Benefits include Local Government Pension Scheme, annual leave, EV car benefit, and more.
Why join WMCA?
WMCA focuses on improving the West Midlands, delivering growth, jobs, homes and better journeys. We value people and place, and work with partners to direct funding where it matters most.
Rights and Inclusion
WMCA is committed to inclusion and holds diversity accreditations. We are a Disability Confident Employer with ‘Leader’ status and encourage applicants who are passionate about the role to apply, including those who meet the essential criteria or have transferable skills. We welcome part-time, flexible, and job-share arrangements.
Right to Work
Proof of Right to Work in the UK is required for all applicants before any employment offer can be confirmed. Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) must hold a valid UK visa.
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