Senior Strategic Procurement Specialist

Senior Strategic Procurement Specialist £50,031 - £52,116 Hybrid Working (1 day a week in the office) Are you passionate about procurement and looking for a rewarding career with opportunities for growth and development? The London Borough of Croydon is excited to announce the recruitment of 8 procurement roles as part of our commitment to excellence and innovation in public service. Why Croydon? Croydon is one of London's largest and most diverse boroughs, with distinct and varied communities creating an exciting place full of opportunity. We are proud of our heritage, creativity and diversity and are home to more than 390,000 residents, with the largest number of under 18s of any London borough. We are dedicated to providing the best services to our residents and are looking for talented individuals to join our team and help us achieve our goals. Procurement Whilst the Council as a whole is focussed on instilling financial discipline and making services more efficient, it is essential that as a Procurement Team we achieve savings from existing contracts and through replacing expired or expiring contracts. As part of the Council's major reorganisation plan, we established a new Strategic Procurement and Governance team and are moving to phase 2 of the growth and development with the creation of some exciting new opportunities within the team. The Role As the Senior Strategic Procurement Specialist you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of a strategic procurement service, focusing on the council's critical procurements (those with high value, risk and complexity). You will also lead on developing procurement /sub-category plan(s) in spend areas assigned to you by the Strategic Procurement Manager. Day to Day you will take responsibility for activities including: Design and deliver procurement solutions that provide cashable savings and process efficiencies for the organisation whilst improving outcomes for our residents. Provide commercial input into the development of medium to higher risk/complex business cases through the provision of research, data and overall analysis of market viability Lead the end to end tender process for assigned procurements, ensuring full compliance to standards and practices for tendering. Support the promotion of the compliant use of procurement and purchasing (P2P) processes & systems for the assigned areas. Make recommendations based on early engagement with suppliers, stakeholders and using lessons learned from other relevant contracts The role will be key in taking responsibility for the procurement of contracts and delivery of savings, within the assigned areas, with minimum values in line with the Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA) supplies and services threshold. The Person To be considered for the role you will ideally be working towards your MCIPS qualification, and have up to date knowledge of current and prospective public procurement legislation. You will need a detailed understanding of the procurement and commissioning lifecycle as well as the ability to use procurement systems and support the tender process. What Croydon Council Offer: Comprehensive Staff Development: From apprenticeships to senior roles, Croydon provide a clear and supportive career path. Their training programs are designed to help you develop the skills and knowledge needed to excel in your role and advance your career. Progression Opportunities: Croydon believe in promoting from within and offer numerous opportunities for career advancement. Whether you are starting as an apprentice or joining in a senior position, there is always room to grow. Mentorship and Support: Our experienced team members are here to guide and mentor you, ensuring you have the support you need to succeed. Innovative Work Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking team that embraces new ideas and approaches to procurement, making a real difference in the community. We are committed to promoting equality and respecting diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible. For further information about the role or to request a copy of the full job description please contact Joanne Patel at Morgan Law on (phone number removed) or email Please note Morgan Law are managing this campaign on behalf of Croydon Council and any CVs sent directly to the council will not be considered