Procurement Governance 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: | 4750465_1764193646 |
Summary
Procurement Governance 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 an experienced professional to lead on governance and compliance within its Procurement function. This role will ensure robust decision-making processes, alignment with governance frameworks, and compliance with relevant procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and implement governance frameworks and compliance checks for procurement activity.
- Facilitate and track decision-making processes.
- Ensure quality and clarity of decision reports, aligned to policy and strategy.
- Liaise with legal, finance, audit, and committee support teams to ensure integrated governance.
- Define and maintain decision-making templates, SOPs, and frameworks.
- Deliver training and monitor compliance KPIs.
- Act as subject-matter expert for governance and compliance queries.
- Lead and support senior leadership team initiatives and manage staff.
Essential Experience
- Strong understanding of governance frameworks and compliance in a public sector setting.
- Experience in procurement governance and decision-making processes.
- Ability to manage complex workflows and stakeholder relationships.
- Skilled in policy interpretation and report writing.
- Leadership experience, including managing staff.
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