Head of Strategic Commissioning and Procurement

We are recruiting: Head of Strategic Commissioning and Procurement 

Location: Hybrid - Bedford 

Duration: 3 month contract initially 

Role Purpose

Lead a strategic commissioning and procurement approach within the Corporate Services Directorate that delivers efficiencies aligned with the Council’s business plan

Key Responsibilities

• Lead transformational change across Corporate Services and the wider Council to drive efficiencies

• Review and improve service delivery, ensuring high operational performance

• Develop and deliver strategic commissioning and procurement strategies

• Set and oversee procurement policies, offering expert guidance across the Council

• Embed a culture of efficiency, achieving savings while maintaining stakeholder satisfaction

• Ensure effective processes, governance, and monitoring systems for commissioning

• Build strategic partnerships to secure cost-effective outcomes

• Support Emergency Planning and Business Continuity, including incident response

• Lead transformational change across Corporate Services and the wider Council to drive efficiencies 

About You

• Educated to degree level or equivalent

• Successful and relevant background of consistent achievement at Senior Management level in a local authority

• Significant experience of procurement, commissioning and public procurement and ability to demonstrate high level of skills in the field

• Proven experience of managing high value contracts

For more information on this role, please submit your CV or contact Lola on lbrookes@venngroup.com / 07441 916248