Senior Procurement Specialist - Birmingham, England

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist with experience of Construction to join our Technology Client's Service delivery team and lead the implementation of cutting-edge early payment programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead Implementation Projects: Own the sourcing/procurement workstream for early payment programs across the construction category
• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain relationships with council Directors of Service, procurement teams, and external public bodies
• Process Transformation: Collaborate with Local Authorities to embed early payment offers into tender evaluations and procurement documentation
• Complex Problem Solving: Respond to intricate queries about early payment inclusion in high-value construction tenders
• Change Management: Drive behavioral change across multiple departments and ensure adherence to new sourcing processes
• Working with knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts
• Strategic Support: Work with Head of Sourcing & Procurement on client interventions and bespoke improvement initiatives
• Project Development: Support automation and reporting projects, tracking success metrics and impact

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Construction Act and construction payment processes. This is essential
• Understanding of procurement & contracting processes (Local Government/Public Sector preferred)
• Client-facing delivery experience with strong stakeholder management skills
• Creative problem-solving with ability to articulate complex issues clearly

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