Procurement Governance Lead

Contract Type:

Contract

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

06/06/2026

About this job

Procurement Governance Lead Location: Midlands

• Hybrid (2 days on-site per week) Rate: £500-£525 per day Contract: Interim for 6 months About the Role A large public sector organisation is seeking an experienced professional to lead on governance and compliance within its Procurement function.

Responsibilities

Own and implement governance frameworks and compliance checks for procurement activity.

Facilitate and track decision-making processes.

Ensure quality and clarity of decision reports, aligned to policy and strategy.

Liaise with legal, finance, audit, and committee support teams to ensure integrated governance.

Define and maintain decision-making templates, SOPs, and frameworks.

Deliver training and monitor compliance KPIs.

Act as subject matter expert for governance and compliance queries.

Lead and support senior leadership team initiatives and manage staff.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of governance frameworks and compliance in a public sector setting.
• Experience in procurement governance and decision making processes.
• Ability to manage complex workflows and stakeholder relationships.
• Skilled in policy interpretation and report writing.