Senior Procurement Governance & Policy Specialist

Senior Procurement Governance & Policy 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 Procurement Governance & Policy Specialist you will be responsible for delivering improvements in Procurement and Purchasing practices which drive compliance and provide optimum value for money. You will also be responsible for identifying, delivering and embedding relevant legislative, policy and procedural changes across the council.

Day to Day you will take responsibility for activities including:

• Reviewing compliance to Procurement/ Purchasing policies and procedures, notably the Tender and Contract Regulations (TCRs).
• Identifying corrective actions to address non-compliance and working with Procurement colleagues to implement these and where necessary escalating repeated non-compliance.
• Specifically, taking a lead on updating & communicating tender and contract documents, templates and guidance in line with any changes to legislation or any recommendations received through internal/external scrutiny.
• Leading on the identification of changes to relevant national procurement policy and legislation, considering the implications, applying it locally (including updates to documentation) and communicating the changes across the council.

The role will be key in representing Procurement both internally and externally and the post holder will be required to Pro-actively engage with internal and external stakeholders across the Council to ensure that Procurement is effectively enabling the organisation to conduct its activities in compliance with the Tender and Contract Regulations and national procurement legislation.

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 experience of contract management as well as managing and improving procurement governance.

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 07733 264775 or email joannetill@morgan-law.com

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.