Head of Procurement

To provide strategic leadership for all procurement and key commercial activity across the organisation, creating a high performing, compliant and value driven function that underpins the delivery of corporate and regional priorities. To lead the design and implementation of strong governance, consistent operating models and modernised processes aligned to the Procurement Act 2023 and the National Procurement Policy Statement- positioning procurement as a core strategic enabler across TVCA. Central to the role is leading the implementation of the four strategic pillars set out in the Procurement & Commercial Strategy 2026-2030: Best Practice, Embedded Social Value, Digital & AI, and positioning TVCA as a supplier-focused organisation. To oversee early planning and complex, high-risk procurements, and through the establishment of the TVCA Contract Management Centre of Excellence, drive improved contract management standards to support major programmes. Through strong market insight, early engagement and whole life value approaches, the role strengthens commercial outcomes and mitigates risk across a growing and increasingly complex portfolio. The postholder also plays an important role in creating an ethical, inclusive and locally focused procurement approach that delivers real benefits for Tees Valley residents and businesses. This includes building social value into all aspects of the procurement lifecycle, supporting MSME involvement, helping suppliers develop, and creating a transparent and accessible supply chain. By modernising processes, using digital tools and AI, and strengthening supplier relationships, the Head of Procurement helps make the organisation a confident, attractive and future-ready partner, maximising public value and supporting long-term regional growth., As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we are committed to supporting veterans find and secure employment opportunities. This includes a guaranteed interview to those who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Please note, you should hear from us within four weeks of the closing date if you are shortlisted for interview, otherwise you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful. Please complete our Equality, Inclusion, and Diversity questionnaire See our commitment to keeping your personal information safe via our Privacy Policy (http://teesvalley-ca.gov.uk) Guidance for Applicants : You must ensure that anything submitted in your application is factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications; submissions must be truthful and relevant to your own experience. Supporting documents Job Description - Head of Procurement.docx (261.75 KB) Benefits Booklet - Accessible Version.pdf (325.01 KB) Our Commitment to Inclusive Recruitment.pdf (55.89 KB) A5 Tees Valley Benefits Booklet RGB(2).pdf (2.47 MB) Tees Valley Combined Authority Competency Framework.pdf (186.74 KB) TVCA Equality Statement.pdf (58.94 KB)

Tees Valley is where five distinct boroughs come together to make one exceptional destination in which to invest, live, work and visit. The Tees Valley Combined Authority has made huge progress since its creation, taking on devolved responsibilities from Government for transport, infrastructure, skills, business investment, and developing local collaborations on culture, tourism and housing. These powers are backed up by substantial funding, a ten-year plan (approved in 2019) outlines how £588million worth of spending will support the creation of 16,785 jobs and an additional £1.48billion to the area's economic output. The investment plan, which supports the delivery of the Combined Authority's Strategic Economic Plan was first launched in 2017 and includes £20million for a major transformational project in each of the five local authority boroughs, and an indigenous Growth Fund of £50million to improve and revitalise towns and communities. We're proud of our historical impact across the globe - from celebrated explorers and introducing the first passenger railway to providing the steel that built the modern world. That legacy lives on today in the area's rail and engineering industries, our deep-sea port and advanced manufacturing heart. Tees Valley is also a dynamic business location for digital and creative technologies, and a leading destination for process industry and new energy companies. We love our diverse region, the five boroughs and their unique strengths that make Tees Valley greater than the sum of its parts, where the industrial skyline impressively frames rolling green landscapes and beautiful coastlines. A place of cultural and economic growth.

• Hybrid/Flexible working
• 27 Days annual leave, increasing to 32 days after 5 years service
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to Private Counselling Sessions
• Access to Physio Therapy SessionsSpecsavers Eye-Care Vouchers
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Car Lease Scheme
• Free Parking
• On Site Café with staff Discount & more!
TVCA is proud to hold Disability Confident Leader status and is committed to continuously developing best-practice approaches to inclusion. Applicants who consider themselves to have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.