Procurement Policy & Governance Lead

• Develop and maintain procurement policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Lead development and implementation of governance frameworks and central procurement templates
• Monitor and evaluate procurement processes, workflows, system design, and compliance
• Recommend best practices to improve efficiency and achieve cost savings
• Partner with the Systems team to continuously improve the Ivalua platform
• Support AI-enabled capabilities within the Ivalua e-tool to improve user experience, data quality, compliance controls, and process efficiency
• Serve as a subject matter expert on regulated procurement policy and governance
• Provide strategic advice, guidance, and support to internal stakeholders
• Collaborate with legal, finance, compliance, and systems teams
• Coordinate the Procurement Assurance Forum, including agendas, pre-reads, minutes, distribution, and document storage
• Develop and deliver training on procurement policies, governance, the Procurement Act 2023, and utilities regulations
• Conduct audits and assessments and prepare reports for senior management
• Analyse market trends and industry developments
• Own the monthly Procurement team newsletter

Requirements

• Significant experience in procurement, particularly procurement policy, governance, compliance, or assurance
• Strong understanding of regulated procurement environments, ideally in the public sector or utilities
• Knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 and wider governance requirements
• Transforming Public Procurement Government training is an essential requirement
• Ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and translate them into practical policies, processes, guidance, and templates
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate with procurement, legal, finance, compliance, and systems stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills for providing advice, delivering training, and influencing procurement practice
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proactive, solutions-focused, and committed to continuous improvement
• Experience strengthening governance, improving processes, and enhancing user experience
• Experience supporting e-procurement systems or digital process improvement is advantageous
• Right to work in the UK by the start of employment
• Visa sponsorship may not be available and will be considered in line with business requirements

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in procurement policy development, governance frameworks, and compliance within regulated environments. Proficient in utilizing e-procurement systems like Ivalua to enhance process efficiency and user experience.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Procurement Policy Development
• Governance Framework Implementation
• Regulated Procurement Compliance
• Ivalua Platform Improvement
• Transforming Public Procurement Training

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Procurement Policy
• Governance Frameworks
• Compliance Monitoring
• Process Improvement
• Data Quality Management
• Market Trend Analysis
• Audit and Assessment
• Training Development
• Regulatory Interpretation
• E-Procurement Systems

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication
• Relationship Building
• Organizational Skills
• Proactive Problem Solving
• Detail-Oriented

Certifications & Qualifications

• Transforming Public Procurement Government Training

Industry Keywords

• Procurement Act 2023
• Public Sector Procurement
• Utilities Regulations
• Procurement Assurance Forum

Tools & Technologies

• Ivalua Platform

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