Procurement Policy Lead
| Posting date: | 27 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £500.0 to £525.0 per day |
| Additional salary information: | £500-£525 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 December 2025 |
| Location: | West Midlands, B4 6AJ |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4750464_1764192392 |
Summary
Procurement Policy Lead
Location: Midlands - Hybrid (2 days on-site per week)
Rate: £500-£525 per day
Contract: Interim for 6 months
About the Role
A large public sector organisation is seeking a Procurement Policy Lead to develop, embed, and maintain a suite of procurement policies and procedures. This role will drive compliance, transparency, and continuous improvement across procurement practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain procurement policies and operational procedures.
- Standardise templates for procurement activities (e.g., tender documents, evaluation forms).
- Ensure policies reflect legislation and best practice.
- Deliver training and guidance to staff on policies and procedures.
- Drive cultural change towards consistent and compliant procurement practices.
- Manage compliance with transparency obligations under the Procurement Act 2023.
- Develop and implement transparency frameworks, including templates and guidance for publishing notices.
- Respond to national procurement policy developments and translate priorities into local objectives.
- Lead and support priority initiatives and manage staff.
Essential Experience
- Strong knowledge of procurement legislation and best practice.
- Experience developing and implementing procurement policies and procedures.
- Ability to manage compliance and transparency obligations.
- Skilled in stakeholder engagement and cultural change.
- Leadership experience, including managing staff.
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