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Head of Commissioning and Procurement, Croydon

At Croydon we have a long and successful history of sector leadership through our transformation, innovation and efficiency, we are the largest council in the capital, so we are rarely out of the spotlight. Our staff pride themselves in finding better, more cohesive ways to do what we do best: serving our residents and our communities. We are now transforming how we work and deliver our services in the future, with the aim of becoming the best of the best. Our latest groundbreaking initiative is to unify, rationalise and increase the flexibility of all strategy, commissioning, procurement & performance services across our organisation. We are looking for bright, creative, passionate and inspiring individuals to work as an expert team to deliver this new way of working. Are you the best of the best?

Overseeing an annual procurement spend of £340 million and contracts worth £500 million, you will lead our charge towards the delivery of genuine category management, developing and implementing a commissioning and procurement framework that delivers the best possible outcomes for our residents and communities.

To be our Head of Commissioning and Procurement, you'll have experience of a senior procurement and/or commissioning role in a large complex organisation. You'll also have experience of successfully delivering category management.

If you feel you are ready to help make Croydon the best of the best, please visit our website. Alternatively, please contact our retained consultants, Mark Bearn or Andrew Timlin of Hays Executive, who are able to arrange for you to discuss the role with Sarah Ireland, Director of SCPP.

Closing date for applications: 10th November for Head of Commissioning and Procurement. 21st November for Heads of SCPP. T: 020 7259 8743 E: Mark Bearn.

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