Deputy Head of Procurement

Role: Deputy Head of Procurement Type: Permanent Salary: 57,186, this is on an incremental scale up to 64,869 Hybrid working: 2 days a week onsite Location: Nottinghamshire Sellick Partnership is partnering with a large public sector organisation to recruit a Deputy Head of Procurement on a permanent basis. The Deputy Head of Procurement will play a key role in providing strategic leadership across a complex procurement function, ensuring robust governance, value for money and compliance with public sector regulations. Working closely with senior stakeholders, the postholder will support the delivery of organisational priorities through effective commercial strategy, strong supplier engagement and the development of high performing teams. The responsibilities of the Deputy Head of Procurement will include:Leading and overseeing high value and complex procurement activity, including regulated tenders and framework agreementsActing as a senior commercial advisor, providing expert guidance on procurement policy, legislation and risk managementBuilding and maintaining effective relationships with internal stakeholders to align procurement activity with wider organisational objectivesManaging, developing and motivating a team of commercial professionals to deliver consistent, high quality outcomesSupporting and deputising for the Head of Commercial and Contract Management as required, including representing the function at senior forumsDriving continuous improvement, change ..... full job details .....