Corporate Procurement Manager

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Corporate Procurement Manager
Watford

Make a Difference. Lead Transformation. Shape the Future.

Are you a procurement professional ready to drive real change across multiple councils? Do you thrive on challenge, innovation, and collaboration? If so, we want you to join our ambitious team as our next Corporate Procurement Manager!

About the Role:

As the Corporate Procurement Manager, you’ll be at the heart of a unique shared service, leading procurement activity for Watford Borough Council and Three Rivers District Council, with opportunities to additionally support St Albans City & District Council. You’ll champion best practice, ensure compliance with the latest UK Procurement Regulations and deliver strategies that maximise value for our communities.

What You’ll Do:

- Lead & Inspire: Head up a high-performing procurement function, embedding statutory requirements and driving continuous improvement.
- Strategic Impact: Shape and deliver procurement strategies, oversee major tenders, and provide expert advice to senior leaders.
- Innovate: Use data and insight to identify savings, enhance purchasing power, and unlock new opportunities for collaboration.
- Champion Sustainability and Social Value: Ensure every procurement activity supports our ambition to be carbon neutral by 2030.
- Empower Others: Develop networks, share best practices, and deliver training to upskill colleagues across three councils.
- Be a Trusted Advisor: Guide commissioners, manage key contracts, and work closely with finance and legal teams to protect council interests.

What We’re Looking For:

- A proven leader in public sector procurement, with a CIPS qualification (or equivalent experience).
- Deep knowledge of procurement legislation and best practice.
- A strategic thinker who can turn complex challenges into practical solutions.
- An excellent communicator and influencer, able to engage and inspire at all levels.
- A champion for equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- A passion for innovation, sustainability, and delivering real value for local communities.

Why Join Us?

- Impact: Your work will directly benefit thousands of residents and help shape the future of local government.
- Collaboration: Work with talented colleagues across multiple councils and external partners.
- Growth: Develop your skills and career in a dynamic, supportive environment.
- Purpose: Be part of a team committed to making a positive difference, today and for the future.
- Agile: A truly agile organisation which operates on trust alongside a strong culture of empowerment and shared values.

Ready to take the next step?

Apply now and help us deliver smarter, greener, and more impactful procurement for our communities!

£50,269 - £54,495 per annum

Closing Date: Sunday 26 October 2025

For an informal discussion, please contact Liam Hornsby, Associate Director of Customer and Corporate Services.

A Basic Disclosure Check will be carried out for this post.

About Watford Borough Council

Watford is an urban borough in South West Hertfordshire. The borough has excellent transport links with mainline rail connections to London. Watford is the centre of a sub-region serving around 500,000 people living within a 20-minute travelling time catchment. As part of the London commuter belt, Watford is strongly influenced by London, which brings the benefits of a buoyant economy.

At a glance

- £1.4bn local investment happening – mix of public and private funding.
- 5 major development and regeneration projects happening.
- 3,500 registered businesses.
- Higher than average working age population.
- Skilled workforce.
- Affordable local housing market.
- Home to many major international head offices.

At Watford Borough Council, we consider equality issues alongside other factors when making decisions as an employer of choice. We are committed to ensuring that we have effective policies, strategies, procedures, and processes and that we encourage behaviour which promotes equality, encourages diversity, and contributes to an inclusive organisational culture.