Description Organisation : London Borough of Waltham Forest Salary: £55,620 to £58,692 Contract Type: Full time Permanent Working hours per week: 36 Application Deadline: TBC Proposed Interview Date(s): Week commencing 10th February Reference: 1613 About Us: Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitmentwalthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method. About the role: The Procurement Strategy & Governance Manager will play a pivotal role in leading and developing procurement strategies that align with the Council’s objectives. This position involves managing procurement processes, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, and promoting best practices across the organisation. You will work closely with various departments to identify procurement needs, develop tender documents, and oversee the evaluation and award processes. Your responsibilities will include providing expert advice on procurement matters, negotiating contracts, and monitoring supplier performance to ensure value for money and high-quality service delivery. Additionally, you will be tasked with fostering strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support collaborative working and effective procurement outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in procurement, with a thorough understanding of public sector procurement regulations and practices. Excellent communication, negotiation, and organisational skills are essential, along with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. If you are dedicated to advancing public service through effective procurement strategies and looking to make a significant impact within a vibrant community, we encourage you to apply. >> Click here to download the Role Profile Key Responsibilities: One of the principal duties of the Procurement Strategy Governance Manager is to develop and implement procurement strategies that are in alignment with the organisation’s overarching goals. This entails comprehensive analysis and meticulous planning to ensure that procurement activities contribute to the broader objectives and overall success of the organisation. Additionally, the role involves overseeing the governance of procurement processes and ensuring strict compliance with relevant laws and regulations. This responsibility demands a thorough understanding of procurement legislation and a steadfast commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity and transparency in all procurement activities. Another critical responsibility is managing and leading a team of procurement professionals. The manager will provide essential guidance and support to the team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment. Effective collaboration with various departments is crucial to identify procurement needs and opportunities. The manager will work closely with other departments to understand their requirements and develop procurement plans that effectively address those needs. Monitoring and reporting on procurement performance is also a vital aspect of the role. The manager will analyse procurement data, identify trends and areas for improvement, and make actionable recommendations to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of procurement operations. Lastly, ensuring the effective management of supplier relationships and contract negotiations is a key responsibility. The manager will work to establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating contracts that deliver optimal value for money and support the organisation’s strategic goals. Qualifications and Requirements: Minimum Level 4 CIPS: Candidates must possess a minimum Level 4 qualification from the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) or have substantial awareness and experience working within a public or private procurement environment. Desirable Qualifications: While not essential, qualifications in change management and project management are highly desirable. Additionally, experience in continuously optimising an organisation for long-term success will be considered advantageous. Continuous Professional Development: Evidence of ongoing professional development is required, demonstrating a commitment to staying current with best practices and advancements in the field of procurement. Terms and conditions: Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; Satisfactory declaration of interest; As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Equal Opportunity Employer: Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us. Contact Information: If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Adam Sargent Director of Procurement at adam.sargentwalthamforest.gov.uk If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at recruitmentwalthamforest.gov.uk. Click here for further information on the Human Resources recruitment privacy notice .