The Vacancy

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced procurement professional to lead our Strategic Procurement and Contracts function.

This is a pivotal role within the Council's Resources and Performance Directorate, responsible for delivering strategic leadership, policy development, and operational oversight of procurement and contract management across the whole of the council's external spend portfolio.

You will manage a small, skilled team, providing expert guidance and assurance to senior leaders, Directors, Assistant Directors and Members. Your work will ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, embed social value, and support the delivery of the Council Plan.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the corporate procurement and contract management team.
• Provide strategic direction and develop procurement and contract assurance strategies.
• Collaborate with Legal Services, Financial Services, and other stakeholders to build procurement expertise and technical skills.
• Ensure compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 and the Council's Contract Procedure Rules.
• Advising Officers and Members and shaping the forward plan.
• Drive transformation and innovation in procurement practices to improve efficiency and value for money.

About You:

You will be a Chartered MCIPS professional or equivalent, with a strong track record in public sector procurement and contract management. You'll bring:

• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Deep understanding of procurement legislation and best practice.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to influence strategic decision-making and deliver organisational outcomes.

Why Join Us?

North Lincolnshire Council is committed to innovation, transformation, and delivering high-quality services. You'll be part of a forward-thinking team that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional development.

We offer:

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Access to training and development.
• Membership of professional networks.
• A supportive environment where your expertise will shape the future of procurement in the Council.

Please see attached job description and employee specification which you should refer to when completing your application to demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Mark Kitching, Chief Finance Officer, at Mark.Kitching@northlincs.gov.uk or on 01724 296015

Closing date for applications: 28 November 2025

The Council

We are collectively organised around the people and place of North Lincolnshire. Together we ensure that our communities are safe, well, prosperous and connected. We are ambitious for North Lincolnshire, we want our area to be the #BestPlace for our residents by being the #BestCouncil we can be. We achieve this through living our values - equality of opportunity, excellence, integrity and self-responsibility - in all that we do.

The Benefits

Staff discounts

Annual leave

Access to pensions

Salary sacrifice
schemes

Free car parking

Eye test and glasses reimbursements