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Reporting to the Head of Procurement & Contract Management, you will act as the Council’s procurement expert across designated directorates and categories of spending. You will lead high-value, complex procurements, provide strategic commercial advice to senior leaders, and ensure contracts deliver maximum value for money for residents.\nKey Responsibilities\nLead procurement and category strategies\nManage complex procurements end-to-end\nProvide commercial advice to senior stakeholders\nEnsure compliance with procurement legislation\nDrive value for money and innovation\nLead supplier and contract management\nDevelop procurement plans and pipelines\nAnalyse spend and deliver savings\nManage and develop procurement team members and wider Council\nRepresent procurement at boards and partnerships and deputise for the Head of Procurement where required\nAbout You\nSignificant public sector procurement experience\nStrong track record delivering complex procurements\nStrong knowledge of procurement regulations\nStrong stakeholder engagement and management skills\nLeadership experience\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills\nAbility to self-reflect to enable change and challenge to deliver better outcomes\nQualifications\nCIPS Professional Diploma (or working towards) or equivalent experience\nWhy Join Us\nShape strategic procurement across the Council\nWork on high-impact community projects\nCollaborative and forward-thinking team\nProfessional development opportunities\nPleaseclick hereto view the job description.\nFor an informal discussion about the post, please \nThe closing date for the receipt of applications is 6/11/26, however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.\nYou will be notified if your application has been successful. Interview date to be confirmed.\nAdditional Information\nWe want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering.\nThe London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.\nPlease attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.\nWe practice anonymised recruitment. 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