At West Northants Council, it’s about our people and the difference they make. As a Procurement Manager, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality services to our residents by providing expert procurement support across the organisation.
Working within our Corporate Finance and Procurement team, you will help shape commercial decisions, support transformation projects and ensure public money is invested effectively and responsibly.
As one of England’s largest unitary councils, we offer the scale and complexity needed to develop your expertise while giving you the opportunity to influence strategic decisions and deliver meaningful outcomes for local communities.
What will you be doing?
- Lead and manage a range of high-value and complex procurement projects, providing strategic advice to senior leaders and service areas across the Council.
- Develop procurement strategies, lead tender processes, and ensure all procurement activity is compliant, efficient and aligned with organisational priorities.
- Research market opportunities, identify innovative solutions and support service areas in delivering value for money while managing commercial and legislative risks.
- Help shape future procurement requirements and contribute to service redesign, transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support the development of procurement knowledge and capability across the organisation by mentoring colleagues, sharing best practice and building confidence in procurement and commercial decision-making.
Qualifications
- Commercially minded procurement professional with experience delivering successful procurement projects in complex environments.
- Strong understanding of procurement legislation, strategic sourcing, and the ability to develop innovative and effective procurement solutions.
- Excellent relationship‑building, stakeholder influence and collaborative problem‑solving skills.
- Organised and adaptable, able to balance multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of governance, professionalism and customer service.
- Experience at this level or a desire to broaden experience across diverse procurement categories.
- Commitment to delivering excellent services and embodiment of the THRIVE values.
We offer a range of flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a positive work-life balance while continuing to grow your career.
We are committed to diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion. We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner.
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