Procurement Lead (Part-Time)

Job purpose

We are seeking a commercially astute Procurement Lead to manage and improve the IAA’s procurement and contract management activity. The role will support the Head of Finance to develop and deliver a clear procurement roadmap aligned with organisational priorities, ensuring compliance, value for money and effective management of commercial advice staff risk.

The postholder will be the main point of contact for procurement advice within the IAA, working with colleagues and with direction from Home Office Commercial to support compliant, proportionate and timely procurement decisions. The role will strengthen procurement policy, contract oversight, supplier management and organisational capability.

Key responsibilities

Procurement leadership

• Lead procurement planning and delivery across the IAA, including priority areas such as ICT, automation and regional delivery.
• Promote best practice in commercial governance, ensuring procurement processes are efficient, proportionate and compliant.
• Advise the Head of Finance and budget holders on procurement routes, approvals, commercial risks and value for money considerations.
• Represent the organisation at relevant commercial forums and working groups within the Home Office.
• Act as the lead liaison with Home Office Commercial on IAA procurement activity, ensuring appropriate engagement, assurance and escalation.

Contract review and pipeline management

• Review and maintain oversight of the IAA’s existing contracts, software licences and supplier arrangements.
• Identify upcoming contract end dates, renewal points and procurement requirements, recommending appropriate next steps.
• Maintain the contract register and commercial pipeline, ensuring planned activity is completed on time and in line with legislation, governance requirements and value for money principles.

Procurement, contract and supplier management

• Support the Head of Finance to implement practical contract management arrangements, including monitoring of contract terms, performance and renewal dates.
• Establish proportionate contract management practices, including supplier performance monitoring, review meetings, issue resolution and value assurance.
• Work with budget holders to define requirements, agree timelines and support the successful mobilisation of new contracts.
• Coordinate procurement activity across teams to support smooth implementation and clear ownership of actions.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure procurement activity aligns with the Procurement Act 2023, Cabinet Office controls, Home Office Commercial requirements and Government Commercial Function standards.
• Support appropriate procurement documentation, audit trails and decision records to demonstrate compliance and transparency. Develop and maintain a commercial risk register, working with the Head of Finance and relevant stakeholders to agree and monitor mitigation actions.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the first point of contact for procurement queries, providing clear advice and practical support to staff across the IAA.
• Work with internal stakeholders to scope requirements, consider sourcing options and develop effective procurement solutions.
• Liaise with Home Office Commercial and Legal colleagues to ensure the correct use of frameworks, approvals and commercial assurance routes.
• Work with the Head of Finance and Senior Leadership Team to align procurement activity with the IAA’s strategic objectives and operational priorities.

Additional responsibilities

• Provide a proactive, efficient and compliant procurement service for the IAA, using initiative and sound judgement to make evidence-based recommendations.
• Manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work at pace, including under pressure.
• Use IAA equipment, information and resources responsibly and in line with organisational policies.
• Undertake other reasonable duties within the scope of the role as required by the Head of Finance or relevant budget holders.

Essential criteria

• Member of (or working towards) the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply;
• Proven experience of public sector procurement, ideally in an arm’s-length body, regulator or central government environment;
• Good working knowledge of UK public procurement legislation, including the Procurement Act 2023, and relevant government commercial frameworks and controls;
• Experience supporting procurement activity across the commercial lifecycle, from requirements definition and sourcing through to contract mobilisation and supplier management;
• Experience identifying and managing commercial risk, with the ability to provide clear advice and influence decision making;
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and negotiation skills, with the confidence to work with senior colleagues and suppliers;
• Strong analytical skills and commercial judgement, with the ability to assess options and recommend practical solutions; and
• Experience of ICT, digital or business transformation procurement.

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%

An information pack on the IAA is attached to this advertisement.

Job contact :

• Name : recruitment@immigrationadviceauthority.gov.uk
• Email : recruitment@immigrationadviceauthority.gov.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : recruitment@immigrationadviceauthority.gov.uk

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