What you'll be doing?
Supporting the business and our divisional offices, our Head Office functions cover all departments from our Executive Board through to our support functions such as Group Design and Technical, HR, Health and Safety, IT, Sales and Marketing, Commercial, Procurement, Group Finance, Corporate Affairs, as well as Legal and Company Secretariat. We also have a specialised function – Barratt Partnerships.
To lead the procurement and ongoing management of a portfolio of indirect spend categories, ensuring best-value supply arrangements, robust commercial management, and strong supplier performance. The role drives cost optimisation, risk reduction, and continuous improvement across key indirect areas such as facilities management, waste management, plant, fleet, utilities, site services, and corporate support categories.
What will I be responsible for?
Lead the strategic sourcing, tendering and category management of indirect goods and services.
Evaluate, select, and onboard suppliers in line with group governance standards.
Negotiate pricing, service levels, commercial terms and contractual frameworks to secure best value.
Develop, implement and maintain framework agreements, SLAs and performance scorecards.
Manage supplier relationships, including performance reviews, risk assessments and improvement plans.
Conduct spend analysis, market reviews and benchmarking to identify savings opportunities.
Support development of long-term category strategies aligned to group procurement objectives.
Manage portfolio spend against agreed budgets and savings targets.
Resolve supply, service, quality or performance issues to ensure continuity of service.
Ensure compliance with procurement policies, governance and relevant legal/regulatory requirements.
Drive innovation, sustainability and continuous improvement across indirect supplier categories.
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What You'll Need
To be successful in the role, we are looking for:
Demonstrated, well‑rounded procurement experience (FM, IT, professional services, fleet, plant, utilities etc.)
CIPS qualification (or working towards) preferred.
Strong experience in supplier relationship and contract management.
Proven track record of negotiating service-based contracts and commercial terms.
Good understanding of category strategy, demand planning and spend analysis.
Excellent communication and stakeholder influencing skills.
Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel capability.
Commercially astute, organised and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Benefits
Our Company and Benefits
We've been nationally recognised as a 5 star housebuilder since 2010 for supplying high-quality homes for all generations. That's more than any other major housebuilder. It's because we combine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. We want the best people in the industry to help us shape the future of building. We have tailored opportunities for apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals and ex-Armed Forces personnel to come and help us stay one step ahead, and build the homes that Britain needs.
Barratt adopts a hybrid way of working which assumes that where roles allow, our office-based colleagues divide their time between working in the office, on our construction sites and sales offices, and working from home, as the role dictates. We recognise the many benefits that an effective hybrid working culture brings to both the Company and our colleagues.
We are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want. We are building a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, age, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.
As part of working for Barratt Redrow PLC and specifically for this role we offer:
Competitive Salary
Competitive Bonus Scheme
Private Medical Cover - Single Cover
Annual Medical Health Assessment
26 days' holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years' continuous service up to 29 days)
Choice of Flexible Benefits
Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
Our Benefits Are Fit To Measure
Today's housebuilding professional need tomorrow's benefits, so they're ready for whatever the future brings. When you join Barratt, you get the kind of support you would expect from a business built for a modern working world.
Private medical cover
Private healthcare support is available for timely access to a virtual GP, for diagnosis, treatment and more — including physio and talking therapies. You can even add family members.
Pension
First-class pension schemes with the option of up to 10% employer contributions.
Annual Health Assessment
All colleagues are able to access a fully funded annual health assessment, helping you to proactively manage your health and wellbeing.
Financial Benefits
As well as a competitive salary, we offer many ways to make life more affordable – from access to employee loans and savings accounts, to house purchase discounts.
Lifestyle Benefits
Cycle to Work scheme, reduced hotel rate, discounts at major retailers… These make a massive difference to the quality of your lifestyle.
So much more…
From death in service, paid volunteer and study leave, enhanced family friendly policies (including our Parents and Carers leave) to a share buying scheme, we have an incredible range of additional benefits.