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Additional role requirements:
UK Driving license
Do you have what it takes to lead high-value procurements that drive real change in people’s lives?
Are you ready to deliver impactful, strategic procurement that goes beyond compliance and delivers real value for residents?
We're on the lookout for an experienced Procurement Business Partner who is ready to join a forward-thinking, values-led organisation. As a Procurement Business Partner you will be leading on bespoke value adding procurements that drive contracts that enable PA Housing to deliver for our residents, whilst generating Social Value for our neighbourhoods and communities.
What’s in it for you.
In addition to the salary, we offer a number of benefits, including:
* High street discount schemes
* Health cash plans
* 26 days’ annual leave, increasing to 29 after three years, with the opportunity to buy more
* Flexible bank holidays take them when it suits you
* Car leasing scheme
* Hybrid working offering you the flexibility to thrive in your role. You'll have the opportunity to blend the best of both worlds, spending approximately two to three days per week in the office once settled in the role. This is flexible and depends on meeting cycles and board activity. We also offer an optional nine-day fortnight scheme, allowing you to compress your hours if it suits the role.
* On-site parking (on a first come first served basis
What you’ll be doing
* Deliver end-to-end procurement for a range of high-value and complex projects (£200,000 to £25m+)
* Lead mid-value procurement activity (£25,000+) and guide colleagues on lower-value projects
* Ensure full compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 and public sector regulations
* Develop and implement effective procurement strategies across the organisation
* Engage with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and residents to deliver procurement with purpose
* Conduct market research and pre-market engagement to inform sourcing plans
* Maintain and develop our strategic procurement pipeline
* Proactively identify and manage procurement risks and opportunities
What we’re looking for
We’re after someone who’s confident, collaborative, and strategic but also detail-focused and driven by outcomes.
You’ll need:
* A degree in procurement, finance, business or a related field (or equivalent experience)
* Strong experience delivering bespoke large-scale, end-to-end public sector procurements
* Deep knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 (completion of the e-learning modules) and relevant public procurement legislation
* A proactive approach to stakeholder engagement and a ‘can do’ attitude
* Familiarity with a wide range of procurement categories (facilities, development, repairs, back office, etc.)
* Delivered and lead on multiple open and restricted tenders (PCR2015) with the ability to develop the process for PA23
* Ideally, an awareness of contract management and driving supplier performance
* Comfortable using e-procurement portals and P2P systems
If you hold specific qualifications relevant to the role, please upload them with your application.
At PA Housing, we believe in respect, integrity, and accountability. Our work is about people not just properties and we’re always looking for ways to do better. If that sounds like your kind of place, we’d love to hear from you.
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To apply for this role please click on the apply button or for any enquiries please email recruitment@pahousing.co.uk We reserve the right to close this job advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. Therefore, we advise you to apply promptly to ensure your application can be considered.
please note this is a non contractual benefit and may be subject to change*