ERP Commissioning & Procurement Transformation Lead

service across the Council.Key Responsibilities Lead the transformation of commissioning and procurement services aligned to Oracle Fusion Cloud. Design and implement a future operating model incorporating strategic, tactical and operational procurement functions. Redesign and standardise commissioning, procurement and contract management processes. Ensure compliance with the Procurement Act 2023, financial regulations and governance requirements. Oversee Oracle Fusion Procurement, Sourcing, Contracts, Supplier Management and reporting capabilities. Lead data migration, testing, cutover and go-live readiness activities. Drive stakeholder engagement, training and adoption across Council services. Deliver measurable benefits including improved compliance, reduced maverick spend, process efficiencies and cost savings. Support the integration of procurement and commissioning processes with social care systems and wider council services.Essential Experience Senior leadership experience in

commissioning and procurement transformation within Local Government or the public sector. Proven experience delivering large-scale operating model and process redesign programmes. Strong understanding of the full commissioning lifecycle and procurement governance. Previous ERP implementation experience, particularly Oracle Fusion Cloud. Knowledge of Procurement Act 2023 and public sector procurement regulations. Experience engaging and influencing senior stakeholders. Strong change management and programme delivery skills. Experience of SAP to Oracle Fusion migration. Oracle Procurement Cloud, Enterprise Contracts and Sourcing expertise. MCIPS or equivalent procurement qualification. Experience within social care, health, children’s services or public health commissioning.A full job description is available on request.Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Job DescriptionCommissioning & Procurement Transformation LeadDorset Council ERP Transformation Programme Hybrid * must be able to attend site (Dorchester DT1 1XJ)Must have Local Government and Oracle Fusion experience. £600 a dayOngoing assignment (18 months)Outside IR35 About Connect2DorsetConnect2Dorset is the managed service recruitment partner to Dorset Council, providing temporary, contract, and interim opportunities across the organisation. Built on values of being ethical, trustworthy, and caring, our profits are reinvested back into our Local Authority shareholders.The RoleDorset Council is seeking an experienced Commissioning & Procurement Transformation Lead to support its ERP Transformation Programme and migration from SAP to Oracle Fusion Cloud.You will lead the design and implementation of a new commissioning and procurement operating model, ensuring processes, governance, technology, data and organisational design are aligned to deliver a modern, compliant and efficient