Procurement Lead - Public Sector | Exeter (Hybrid, 2 Days in Office)

Butler Rose is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established public sector organisation in the Exeter area, who are seeking an experienced Procurement Lead to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in shaping procurement strategies and driving best practices across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee category spend in collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure value for money.
• Stay updated on procurement legislation, implementing changes and advising senior stakeholders accordingly.
• Lead collaborative initiatives with other authorities, including framework agreements and joint procurement projects.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, ensuring compliance and best practice adoption.
• Develop and deliver procurement training across the organisation to enhance knowledge and efficiency.
• Maintain and update internal procurement and contract management guidance.
• Provide expert advice on complex procurement and contract management issues, including supplier negotiations.
• Lead supplier negotiations, including contract drafting as part of the negotiation process.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with regulations, the Procurement Act 2023, and other relevant legislation.
• Manage procurement conflicts effectively through appropriate interventions.
• Develop business cases for major procurement projects, analysing and recommending optimal routes to market.
• Support various departments with procurement expertise, ensuring alignment with legal requirements and best practices.
• Prepare tender documentation, evaluate responses, and ensure adherence to policies and best value principles.
• Build strong working relationships across the organisation, fostering collaboration with Audit, HR, Legal, and Finance teams.
• Continuously enhance procurement skills within the organisation, providing expert consultancy and strategic insight.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong experience in procurement, with public sector experience.
• Up-to-date knowledge of procurement legislation and best practices.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to lead on complex procurement projects.
• Be able to work in Exeter 2 days per week
• Proven experience in supplier negotiations, contract management, and compliance with procurement regulations.
• The ability to develop and deliver training to enhance procurement knowledge across the organisation.
• A proactive and strategic approach to driving procurement improvements and efficiencies.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £43,700
• Hybrid and flexible working (2 days per week in Exeter)
• Enhanced leave and Pension entitlement
• The opportunity to shape procurement strategy in a leading public sector organisation

If you have the expertise and ambition to take on this role, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.