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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. This role will ensure robust decision-making processes, alignment with governance frameworks, and compliance with relevant procedures.

Key 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.

Essential Experience

• 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.
• Leadership experience, including managing staff.