Buckinghamshire Council

Procurement Strategy, Systems and Performance Manager

The closing date is 22 June 2025

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Job summary

Overview

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for procurement systems, data analysis, and performance management?

Were looking for a dynamicProcurement Strategy, Systems and Performance Managerto lead the configuration and operation of our e-sourcing and contract management systems, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and innovation across the Council.

Our new Commissioning and Procurement Hub ensures collaboration with our clients to develop and execute a procurement strategy to achieve their defined success criteria. We bring together experiences and lessons learned to ensure the most effective approach. Our new Commissioning and Procurement Hub supports all stages of the commercial lifecycle, complementing client teams to maximise value.

Main duties of the job

About the role

In this pivotal role, you will:

  • Act as the strategic owner of procurement systems, driving operational improvements and efficiencies.
  • Manage the Councils e-tendering and e-auction platforms, ensuring compliance and mitigating risk.
  • Maintain and update key procurement policies and protocols, including CPRs and the Social Value Policy.
  • Lead in-depth spend analysis to inform strategic decisions and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Oversee procurement reporting, including statutory submissions and internal performance metrics.
  • Support procurement compliance across departments and manage the administrative function of the service.

About us

About us

Buckinghamshire Council is a relatively neworganisation that combines the strengths and expertiseof the previousfive councils in the countytocreate positive change for local people, communities, and businesses. We are firmly focused on the future and have made a clear commitment to serve residents better and to providestronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally.

Details

Date posted

28 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£55,683 to £58,540 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

F0103-25-0002

Job locations

Walton Street

Aylesbury

HP20 1UA


Job description

Job responsibilities

About you

Were seeking someone with:

  • Substantial experience in a complex organisation within a relevant specialist field.
  • Expert knowledge of procurement regulations (PCR15 & PA23) and e-sourcing systems.
  • Strong analytical skills and experience in statutory and operational reporting.
  • Excellent project management and ICT skills, including Microsoft and specialist procurement software.
  • A degree-level education and a relevant professional qualification (e.g., CIPS Level 5, CIPFA Diploma).

Please refer to the job summary for full details about the role.

Other information

A full driving licence is required to be able to carry out the role.

This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

  • All unspent cautions and/or unspent convictions

For further information on how long it takes for cautions and convictions cautions to become spent, please refer to our guide on theRehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (updated 2023) | Nacro

We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.

Buckinghamshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.

Job description

Job responsibilities

About you

Were seeking someone with:

  • Substantial experience in a complex organisation within a relevant specialist field.
  • Expert knowledge of procurement regulations (PCR15 & PA23) and e-sourcing systems.
  • Strong analytical skills and experience in statutory and operational reporting.
  • Excellent project management and ICT skills, including Microsoft and specialist procurement software.
  • A degree-level education and a relevant professional qualification (e.g., CIPS Level 5, CIPFA Diploma).

Please refer to the job summary for full details about the role.

Other information

A full driving licence is required to be able to carry out the role.

This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

  • All unspent cautions and/or unspent convictions

For further information on how long it takes for cautions and convictions cautions to become spent, please refer to our guide on theRehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (updated 2023) | Nacro

We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.

Buckinghamshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Substantial relevant experience as a technical/ professional expert in a large complex organisation within a related specialist field.
  • Good demonstrable understanding of the statutory reporting requirements around commercial, third-party agreements.
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent standard.
  • Relevant professional qualification. (CIPS L5/CIPFA Diploma in Contract Management/GCF Expert/IACCM CCMCP)
  • Please see the job summary for more information.

Desirable

  • Please see the job summary for more information.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Substantial relevant experience as a technical/ professional expert in a large complex organisation within a related specialist field.
  • Good demonstrable understanding of the statutory reporting requirements around commercial, third-party agreements.
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent standard.
  • Relevant professional qualification. (CIPS L5/CIPFA Diploma in Contract Management/GCF Expert/IACCM CCMCP)
  • Please see the job summary for more information.

Desirable

  • Please see the job summary for more information.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Council

Address

Walton Street

Aylesbury

HP20 1UA


Employer's website

https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Council

Address

Walton Street

Aylesbury

HP20 1UA


Employer's website

https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

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Details

Date posted

28 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£55,683 to £58,540 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

F0103-25-0002

Job locations

Walton Street

Aylesbury

HP20 1UA


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