procurement professional in Birmingham

Responsibilities

• Developing framework strategies that respond to market conditions, support organisational priorities and maximise commercial value.
• Providing expert advice to stakeholders on framework procurement, commercial options and the legal and governance requirements that underpin successful delivery.
• Leading the development, implementation and continuous improvement of framework agreements that enhance procurement capability and deliver value for money.
• Analysing supplier, market and performance data to monitor benefits realisation, manage commercial risks and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Building productive relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers and strategic partners to support successful framework delivery.
• Driving innovation through the effective use of procurement systems, technology and modern commercial practices.
• Ensuring all framework activity is delivered in line with procurement legislation, governance requirements and robust project management principles.

Are you an experienced procurement professional with expertise in framework agreements and strategic commercial delivery? Birmingham City Council is looking for a Framework Lead to join our newly established Commercial and Procurement Services. We're looking for an experienced procurement professional who combines commercial expertise with strong strategic thinking and stakeholder management skills. You'll bring:

Qualifications and Experience

• Significant experience developing procurement strategies and framework agreements within a regulated procurement environment.
• Strong knowledge of procurement legislation, governance and commercial best practice, with experience managing complex framework contracts.
• Excellent commercial and analytical skills, using market intelligence and performance data to inform decision-making and improve outcomes.
• Experience building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, suppliers and partners, influencing commercial decisions and negotiating successful outcomes.
• A strong understanding of contract management, supplier performance and risk management across complex supply chains.
• Experience using procurement systems and technology to improve procurement delivery, efficiency and commercial performance.
• A Level 6 CIPS Diploma (or equivalent professional expertise), or a commitment to work towards the qualification.

Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it's about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city. The Council is a fantastic place to work. You will find an organisation that is both challenging and supportive; with a leadership impatiently adventurous in its pursuit of excellence.

Our Vision

• A Prosperous Birmingham: through a focus on inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment, and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games.
• An Inclusive Birmingham: through a focus on tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, and supporting and enabling all children and young people to thrive.
• A Safe Birmingham: through a focus on making the city safer, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing, and tackling homelessness.
• A Healthy Birmingham: through a focus on tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity and healthy living, supporting mental health, and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people.
• A Green Birmingham: through a focus on street cleanliness, improving air quality, continuing the route to net zero, and becoming a city of nature.

We see the Council's role as providing strategic leadership - that's being able to visualise a new future for the city and equipping others to share our vision. We want to ensure the provision of services for all, so we can support those least able to support themselves by working with partners and putting citizens and neighbourhoods at the heart of our decision-making. We are always looking for people who put the customer at the centre of their approach, with a commitment to excellence to help us achieve our vision. We will support you to develop and thrive in your role, building a pathway for long‑term success, with lots of development opportunities, such as apprenticeships.

Benefits

• The opportunity to lead strategic framework development that delivers long‑term value for Birmingham's residents and communities.
• A collaborative and ambitious Commercial and Procurement Service committed to innovation, commercial excellence and continuous improvement.
• Opportunities to further develop your leadership, commercial and strategic procurement expertise through ongoing professional development.
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities where service needs allow.
• A competitive Local Government Pension Scheme and generous annual leave entitlement.
• Access to a wide range of employee wellbeing initiatives and staff benefits.
• A rewarding career where your expertise will help strengthen commercial partnerships, improve procurement outcomes and deliver lasting benefits for the city.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the communities we serve. Our data tells us that for this level of role, ethnic minorities are underrepresented and therefore we will use positive action to support us to achieve diverse shortlists. This may mean that recruitment times are a little longer, but we think this is worth it to achieve our aim. Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

In return, we offer you excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well‑being support, annual travel passes and discounts at a number of city centre establishments.