Procurement Manager - Public Health

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for a Procurement Manager to join Bradford Council's Public Health Team on an initial 3-6 month temporary contract. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead, develop and manage an effective strategic procurement team, including procurement professionals working across different departments.

* Provide strategic procurement advice and support for high-value and complex projects.

* Develop and implement procurement strategies, policies and approaches across the organisation.

* Provide expert advice on public sector procurement legislation, governance, contract standing orders and financial regulations.

* Lead procurement programmes and projects, working with multidisciplinary teams and senior stakeholders.

* Develop business cases, procurement and contract documentation and supporting information.

* Oversee procurement analysis, sourcing strategies, cost modelling and market intelligence.

* Support the organisation in achieving value for money, continuous improvement and best practice.

* Build effective relationships with service managers, commissioners, suppliers, partners and senior stakeholders.

Requirements:

* Strong experience within strategic/public sector procurement in a Public Health Department

* Detailed knowledge of public sector procurement legislation, governance, financial regulations and contract standing orders.

* Experience developing and implementing procurement strategies and policies.

* Strong understanding of markets, contract forms, contract management and commercial risk.

Please apply with an up to date CV ASAP if this role would be of interest to you
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed