Are you passionate about driving compliance and ensuring value for money? Join our dynamic team to help lead a series of pivotal, cross-functional projects and procurements that are essential to the West Midlands Combined Authority.
In this role, you'll oversee the entire procurement process, from setup to delivery, working closely with internal teams and a diverse array of external stakeholders. Your focus will be on seamless communication, stakeholder engagement, continuous improvement, and delivering results that meet customer requirements and timelines.
If you're ready to make a significant impact and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you!
Please note, the role is officially called "Assistant Procurement Lead Officer" within our structure and was changed for advertising purposes only.
What you will be doing.
- Lead and support the development and implementation of procurement processes to deliver best value and innovation.
- Manage the procurement portfolio for infrastructure and corporate services categories.
- Report on key procurement progress and outcomes at meetings and boards.
- Ensure all procurement documentation is stored and accessible in SharePoint and the E-tendering Portal.
- Monitor and maintain the Procurement Tracker, identifying opportunities for demand aggregation and collaborative working.
- Develop and maintain robust procurement processes, procedures, and systems.
- Coordinate performance and stakeholder meetings, providing Secretariat support.
- Engage with stakeholders such as legal, finance, suppliers, and framework holders.
- Produce and present reports on procurement performance to senior managers and directors.
- Coordinate Governance Reports, ensuring timely delivery and approvals.
- Highlight procurement and strategic risks to relevant leads.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with the Procurement Team and stakeholders.
- Promote collaborative, lean, and innovative working practices.
- Raise the profile of procurement through cross-functional team working and networking.
- Ensure compliance with Public Contract Regulations, WMCA policies, and best practices.
- Utilise procurement systems effectively, from quotations to P2P completion.
- Ensure timely delivery of procurement stages, including advertising, supplier engagement, evaluation, and contract formulation.
What’s essential.
- Purchasing/Procurement processes is essential; demonstrates experience of leading purchasing processes and supporting on tender processes; formulating Invitation to Tender documentation, evaluating tender responses, undertaking bid conditioning and bid clarification, debrief of suppliers, awarding contracts, managing supplier relationships.
- Experience of working effectively with stakeholders to achieve and communicate shared goals.
- Experience of advising and influencing senior management to accept procedures, systems, governance and methods of working.
- Ability to build credibility with key stakeholders and obtain their ‘buy in’.
- Able to effectively present information with a strong attention to detail.
- Effective time management skills and ability to work independently as well as a member of a cross-functional team is essential.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure, trouble-shoot, and to meet short and long-term deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office, Outlook and similar systems.
Location.
The location for this role is 16 Summer Lane, Birmingham, B19 3SD with at least 2 days a week spent in the office.
The location for this role is 16 Summer Lane, Birmingham, B19 3SD with at least 2 days a week spent in the office.
How to apply.
Applying for a role with WMCA is straight forward. Follow these steps to get started.
Applying for a role with WMCA is straight forward. Follow these steps to get started.
- Create your Careers Account. Register with your name, email address, and a password.
- Build your Profile. Upload your CV to help populate your career and education details.
- Write your Supporting Statement. Make sure to address each of the required essential criteria.
- Submit your application. Do one final check and once complete, click submit.
Anonymised Applications.
Your uploaded CV won’t be visible after submission. Our process is anonymised, and only the information in your profile is used for shortlisting. Be thorough in each section. it’s your chance to showcase your skills and experience.
Your uploaded CV won’t be visible after submission. Our process is anonymised, and only the information in your profile is used for shortlisting. Be thorough in each section. it’s your chance to showcase your skills and experience.
Using Artificial Intelligence (AI)
We cannot stop anyone from using AI help write application content. Used right, it can be a great tool. If you choose to use AI, then use it as a helper rather than relying on it wholly to write your application.
We cannot stop anyone from using AI help write application content. Used right, it can be a great tool. If you choose to use AI, then use it as a helper rather than relying on it wholly to write your application.
Applications that rely too heavily on AI may be rejected during shortlisting. For help on how to write a supporting statement, please visit the FAQs section of our careers site.
Reasonable adjustments.
If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that means you might require changes to the application or recruitment process, please get in touch with our Recruitment Team (careers@wmca.org.uk).
Salary and benefits.
We advertise salary ranges, with new appointments typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, the salary point may be adjusted to secure the best candidate. This approach allows for potential year-on-year salary increases, offering progression and appropriate rewards to employees. Requests for salaries above the maximum advertised range will not be considered.
We advertise salary ranges, with new appointments typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, the salary point may be adjusted to secure the best candidate. This approach allows for potential year-on-year salary increases, offering progression and appropriate rewards to employees. Requests for salaries above the maximum advertised range will not be considered.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Local Government Pension Scheme (one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK).
- 28 days paid annual leave (with an option to purchase more), giving you have ample time to relax.
- ethical saving options and healthcare plans.
- Discounted gym membership.
- An option to buy a bicycle, including e-bikes and adapted pedal cycles, at a discounted rate.
- 3 days of paid leave each year to volunteer.
- Interest free financing through SmartTech to buy the latest technology
- Discounted shopping with over 2,000 big-name retailers, and more.
For more information, please visit the benefits page on our career site.
Why join WMCA?
WMCA is laser-focused on improving the West Midlands, bringing economic growth, jobs, homes, and better journeys to the region. We target local needs where it matters most, ensuring everyone has a job that pays well and has access to safe and affordable places they can call home.
WMCA is laser-focused on improving the West Midlands, bringing economic growth, jobs, homes, and better journeys to the region. We target local needs where it matters most, ensuring everyone has a job that pays well and has access to safe and affordable places they can call home.
We put people and place at the heart of everything we do, working hand in hand with our partners to direct funding where it's needed most. What you do, really matters. Your expertise will help make a big difference, improving people's lives, every day.
Creating an inclusive workplace.
WMCA holds diversity accreditations, such as the RACE Code Quality Mark, Armed Forces Covenant (Gold status) and has been recognised as one of the Inclusive Top 50 Employers and The Times Top 50 Employers for Women. We’re a Disability Confident Employer with ‘Leader’ status, committed to interviewing applicants with disabilities who meet all the essential role criteria.
WMCA holds diversity accreditations, such as the RACE Code Quality Mark, Armed Forces Covenant (Gold status) and has been recognised as one of the Inclusive Top 50 Employers and The Times Top 50 Employers for Women. We’re a Disability Confident Employer with ‘Leader’ status, committed to interviewing applicants with disabilities who meet all the essential role criteria.
We recognise that certain groups, such as women and people of colour, may be less likely to apply for roles if they feel they do not meet all the requirements. However, we encourage individuals who are passionate about the role and want to make a difference to still apply. We value potential and encourage applicants to highlight their skills, including transferable ones, even if they don't fit the traditional "perfect candidate" mould.
We gladly consider part-time, flexible, and job share arrangements, so please don't let these factors deter you from applying
Right to Work in the UK
Proof of Right to Work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.
Proof of Right to Work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.
Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) would be required to hold a relevant Visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).
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