Procurement Lead

Are you an experienced procurement professional looking for the perfect step up into a strategic role? We are partnering with Dacorum Borough Council to recruit for a permanent Procurement Lead. This opportunity offers flexible working, exposure to high-profile Housing and Property projects, and the chance to shape procurement strategy. Offering £50,000–£55,000, generous holiday entitlement and a 17.1% employer contribution pension scheme, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to progress their career while leading complex commissioning and procurement activity across a large public sector organisation. This Procurement Lead role offers the following benefits: * A permanent role within a supportive and friendly team * Up to 32 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, with the option to purchase an additional week * Local Government pension scheme, with employer contributions of 17.1% * Working from home * Flexible working In this position, you will be: * Managing the Housing and Property contract register and procurement forward plan * Leading complex procurement and commissioning activities across goods, services and works * Ensuring procurement activities comply with legislation, standing orders and public sector best practice * Delivering procurement projects that achieve value for money, sustainability and service quality * Supporting contract management and governance processes across the directorate * Providing technical procurement advice to officers, managers and stakeholders * Supporting the training, development and implementation of procurement strategy * Managing multiple procurement projects simultaneously and delivering to strict deadlines * Identifying procurement risks and implementing mitigation strategies * Preparing reports and updates for senior leadership, committees and governance boards I’d love to speak to someone who has: * Significant experience within a public sector procurement role, and knowledge of contract management * Experience leading complex procurement projects and coordinating stakeholders * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills * Experience working within governance and compliance frameworks * The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes to deadlines * CIPS qualification and a Full UK Valid Driving License This permanent Procurement Lead position is ideal for someone looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive environment that offers flexible working and genuine long-term progression opportunities. If you are interested in this Procurement Lead role, apply online now or contact Charlotte Sutton at (url removed) for more information