Interim Professional Lead Procurement and Commercial Services

Overview

Interim Professional Lead for Procurement and Commercial Services

Location:

Remote, LD1 5LG

Start Date:

ASAP

Contract Duration: 3+ months

Working Hours:

Mon - Fri, 09:00 - 17:00

Pay Rate: £61.09 Per Hour

Job

• Lead and manage a team of 12 procurement and commercial professionals.
• Provide effective leadership on procurement and commercial matters.
• Support service area teams to achieve strategic commissioning objectives.
• Drive procurement effectiveness and ensure compliance with the Procurement Act 2023.
• Contribute to commissioning strategy development across the Council.
• Improve contract management practices and skills within the team.
• Oversee the implementation of a new Contract Module in the finance system.
• Support councillors in decision-making and navigate the political landscape.
• Identify and mitigate potential supply chain risks.
• Implement updated contract procedure rules and the Commissioning Framework.

• Experience in public sector procurement.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Knowledge of procurement legislation, including the Procurement Act 2023.
• Experience in contract management and commissioning frameworks.
• Ability to support political stakeholders in decision-making.
• Strong understanding of supply chain risks.

• Experience implementing procurement systems or contract modules.
• Familiarity with council commissioning strategies.
• Previous experience in driving procurement process improvements.