Major Procurement Programme and Projects Practitioner

As a Major Procurement Programme and Projects Practitioner, you'll support the successful delivery of complex procurement programmes by:

• Assisting with the development of procurement strategies, sourcing approaches and tender documentation for major projects.
• Supporting procurement and tendering activities from market engagement through to contract award, ensuring compliance with governance requirements.
• Building positive relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers, providing guidance and supporting effective procurement delivery.
• Collecting, analysing and maintaining procurement data to support performance monitoring, risk management and informed decision-making.
• Preparing reports, governance documentation and procurement records to maintain robust audit trails and project assurance.
• Supporting the development of procurement guidance, toolkits and briefing materials for colleagues across the Council.
• Identifying opportunities to improve procurement processes through better use of technology, systems and continuous improvement initiatives.
  
  We're looking for motivated procurement professionals who enjoy working collaboratively and have a strong eye for detail. You'll bring:
• Experience supporting procurement, commercial or contract management activities within a structured or regulated environment.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, tendering procedures and governance, with an understanding of value for money principles.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work to deadlines.
• Excellent written communication skills, with experience preparing reports, presentations or procurement documentation.
• The ability to analyse information, maintain accurate records and present data to support procurement decision-making.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the confidence to work collaboratively with colleagues, suppliers and stakeholders.
• A commitment to continuous professional development, with a willingness to work towards a Level 4 CIPS Diploma.
  
  Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it's about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city., The Council is a fantastic place to work. You will find an organisation that is both challenging and supportive; with a leadership impatiently adventurous in its pursuit of excellence.
There is a clear vision which is ensuring that the Council is working for communities today and building for tomorrow, we focus our resources on five key priorities:
• A Prosperous Birmingham: through a focus on inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment, and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games.
• An Inclusive Birmingham: through a focus on tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, and supporting and enabling all children and young people to thrive.
• A Safe Birmingham: through a focus on making the city safer, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing, and tackling homelessness.
• A Healthy Birmingham: through a focus on tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity and healthy living, supporting mental health, and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people.
• A Green Birmingham: through a focus on street cleanliness, improving air quality, continuing the route to net zero, and becoming a city of nature.
We see the Council's role as providing strategic leadership - that's being able to visualise a new future for the city and equipping others to share our vision. We want to ensure the provision of services for all, so we can support those least able to support themselves by working with partners and putting citizens and neighbourhoods at the heart of our decision-making. We are always looking for people who put the customer at the centre of their approach, with a commitment to excellence to help us achieve our vision. We will support you to develop and thrive in your role, building a pathway for long-term success, with lots of development opportunities, such as apprenticeships.

Joining Birmingham City Council means becoming part of an ambitious Commercial and Procurement Service delivering major programmes that make a lasting difference across the city. In return, we offer:
• The opportunity to work on complex, high-value procurement projects that directly support Birmingham's future.
• A collaborative and supportive team where you'll develop your commercial and procurement expertise.
• Ongoing learning and development, including support towards professional procurement qualifications.
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities where service needs allow.
• A competitive Local Government Pension Scheme and generous annual leave entitlement.
• Access to a wide range of employee wellbeing initiatives and staff benefits.
• A rewarding career where your work will help deliver better value, stronger public services and improved outcomes for Birmingham's residents.
Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application, this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application., In return, we offer you excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well-being support, annual travel passes and discounts at a number of city centre establishments.