Major Procurement Programme and Projects Lead Job Birmingham area,England UK,Management

Birmingham City Council,

Major Procurement Programme and Projects 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 procurement for Birmingham's most significant investment programmes

Are you a senior procurement professional with experience delivering complex, high-value programmes? Birmingham City Council is looking for a Major Procurement Programme and Projects Lead to join our newly established Commercial and Procurement Service. This is a unique opportunity to lead procurement for some of the Council's most significant investment programmes, helping to shape the future of Birmingham through innovative, compliant and commercially robust procurement.

You'll develop procurement strategies, lead complex commercial negotiations and manage a specialist team delivering procurement that maximises value, manages risk and supports the Council's long-term ambitions.

About

The Role

Leading the end-to-end procurement of high-value investment projects, ensuring compliance with procurement legislation, governance requirements and commercial best practice.
Developing procurement strategies that respond to market conditions, encourage innovation, reduce risk and deliver long-term value for money.
Acting as the commercial lead for major programmes, providing expert advice to project boards, senior leaders and stakeholders throughout the procurement lifecycle.
Leading complex procurement exercises, including negotiations, structured dialogue and commercial discussions that deliver successful outcomes for the Council.
Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers and partners to support effective programme delivery and long-term commercial success.
Using market intelligence, commercial data and supplier insight to inform strategic decision-making, contract performance and benefits realisation.
Leading, developing and mentoring a specialist procurement team, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement and commercial excellence.

About You

Significant experience leading procurement for complex, high-value programmes or capital projects within a regulated procurement environment.
Strong knowledge of procurement legislation, governance and commercial assurance, with experience managing procurement risk and delivering compliant outcomes.
Experience leading complex negotiations, supplier engagement and commercial discussions that deliver sustainable value for money.
Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to engage confidently with senior leaders, project boards and strategic suppliers.
Strong analytical skills, using commercial intelligence, market insight and performance data to shape procurement strategy and improve outcomes.
Experience leading and developing high-performing procurement teams through coaching, performance management and professional development.
A Level 6 CIPS Diploma (or equivalent professional expertise), or a commitment to work towards the qualification.

Why Join Us?

A senior leadership role delivering procurement across high-profile, strategically important investment programmes.
The opportunity to shape commercial strategy and influence major decisions across one of Europe's largest local authorities.
A collaborative, ambitious and forward-thinking Commercial and Procurement Service committed to innovation and continuous improvement.
Opportunities to further develop your leadership, commercial and strategic procurement expertise through ongoing…