Strategic Procurement Manager

Job introduction

Ready to Shape the Future of Procurement in Brighton & Hove?

Do you have experience in procurement and a passion for making a real impact?

Are you looking for a fresh challenge with strong career prospects, collaborative working, and the chance to contribute to a vibrant city?

Would you like to deliver a variety of projects in a professional and friendly team?

If that sounds like you - we want to hear from you!

Join our Corporate Procurement Team, where you’ll play a key role in supporting our Housing Teams, helping to deliver high-quality services to our Tenants and residents.

Interview date: Thursday 18th September 2025

Questions? Reach out to emma.law@brighton-hove.gov.uk

About the role

Brighton & Hove City Council is part of Orbis Procurement, a shared service partnership with Surrey and East Sussex County Councils. Together, we manage over £2bn in external spend - from software and social care to cleaning supplies and sports equipment.

This is your chance to be part of a growing profession in a city full of energy and innovation. You’ll lead and be the core advisory for a range of procurement projects in Housing. Helping to secure the goods, works, and services that meet the needs of our community - all while shaping the future of public service delivery.

Check out our forward plan of key contracts here Annual Procurement Forward Plan (APFP) FY2023_2024

Is this you?

We’re looking for a proactive, solutions-focused professional with a passion for public service, someone able to balance completing priorities through the use of innovation and strategic leadership.

You will

• bring commercial and procurement experience, strong communication skills, problem solving skills and a collaborative approach to working with stakeholders.
• understand the public sector landscape - and how this affects purchasing strategies and practices - and be eager to drive value, innovation, and social impact.
• champion ethical and sustainable procurement practices that align with council values and community priorities.
• lead complex procurement projects with confidence, navigating regulatory frameworks and delivering results that make a difference.
• be a strategic thinker who can translate data and insights into actionable improvements across procurement processes.

We’d love to have you on our team.

Benefits of working for BHCC

• Career Development: We will offer you support for professional growth through CIPS qualifications, with options for self-study or apprenticeships.
• Inclusive Team Culture: Work with a friendly, diverse team that values individuality and collaboration.
• Flexible Working: Enjoy arrangements that support work-life balance, including part-time options and hybrid working.
• Meaningful Impact: Contribute to procurement projects that directly benefit the residents of Brighton & Hove.
• Public Sector Experience: Gain valuable insight into procurement within a public sector environment, including regulations and social value delivery.
• Supportive Environment: Be part of a team that encourages innovation, initiative, and continuous improvement.
• Workplace Wellbeing: Join a council that prioritises employee wellbeing and flexible working practices.
• Diversity & Inclusion: Be part of an organisation committed to building a workforce that reflects the city’s vibrant and diverse communities.
• Collaborative Partnerships: Engage with internal and external partners across the Orbis Procurement network

Please read our Apply for a job at the council pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.

As part of your application, you will need to upload your CV and answers to some shortlisting questions. Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as they will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (CV guidance) and Shortlisting questions guidance as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.

Additional information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.

We are a workplace that supports flexibility and employee wellbeing in the way we work whilst providing the best service for our customers. Team and service working arrangements are designed to support both employee work life balance and team collaboration. These would be part of your individual working arrangements alongside any personal preference agreed with your manager in advance of joining. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team and travel to and from your contractual location would be at your own expense.

For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit Why work for us

Company information

Encouraging a diverse workforce

Our city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton & Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, female or trans.

Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our fair and inclusive actions, our anti-racism strategy and the work we are doing to encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk).