Sourcing Lead

Grade 6 - £54,495- £64,811

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Equal Pay Programme

Working 36.5 hours per week

Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.

Lead strategic sourcing that delivers value for Birmingham
Are you an experienced procurement leader with a passion for strategic sourcing, commercial innovation and delivering value for money? Birmingham City Council is looking for a Sourcing Lead to join our newly established Commercial and Procurement Services.

Birmingham City Council,

Sourcing Lead

Permanent

Grade 6 - £54,495- £64,811

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Equal Pay Programme

Working 36.5 hours per week

Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.

Lead strategic sourcing that delivers value for Birmingham
Are you an experienced procurement leader with a passion for strategic sourcing, commercial innovation and delivering value for money? Birmingham City Council is looking for a Sourcing Lead to join our newly established Commercial and Procurement Services.

• Leading and developing a high-performing Sourcing Team, creating a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Developing sourcing strategies that respond to organisational priorities, market opportunities and emerging commercial trends to deliver value for money.
• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers, providing expert commercial advice throughout the procurement lifecycle.
• Leading supplier performance management, using commercial and performance data to improve quality, manage risk and deliver measurable benefits.
• Driving the development of catalogue-based sourcing solutions and modern procurement approaches that improve efficiency and accessibility.
• Championing the effective use of procurement systems, technology and digital solutions to enhance commercial performance and service delivery.
• Ensuring all procurement activity is delivered in accordance with procurement legislation, governance requirements and robust project management principles.

• Significant experience developing procurement and sourcing strategies within a regulated procurement environment that deliver measurable commercial value.
• Strong knowledge of procurement legislation, governance and commercial best practice, with experience managing complex supply chains and contracts.
• Experience using market intelligence, supplier performance data and commercial insight to inform sourcing decisions and drive continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across senior stakeholders and supplier organisations.
• Strong analytical skills, using performance data to identify opportunities, manage risks and improve procurement outcomes.
• Experience leading, coaching and developing procurement professionals to build capability and deliver high performance.
• A Level 6 CIPS Diploma (or equivalent professional expertise), or a commitment to work towards the qualification.

• The opportunity to shape strategic sourcing and commercial delivery across a diverse and complex organisation.
• A senior leadership role within an ambitious Commercial and Procurement Service committed to innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Opportunities to further develop your leadership, commercial and strategic procurement expertise through ongoing professional development.
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities where service needs…