Summary
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Procurement professional to shape the National Trust approach to procurement across the organisation and ensure operational readiness to deliver value as we head into our exciting new Strategy period.
This is a fixed term role (minimum 6 months) for you to provide technical discipline leadership, heading up a team of 9 specialists, influencing and engaging senior stakeholders as you seek to unlock opportunities to embed sustainable best practice in the buying goods and services.
What it's like to work here
Reporting into the Director of Finance this role is to strengthen leadership in procurement as we prepare for our new 10 year strategy period whilst managing through a short-term unplanned staff absence. The Procurement team is based in multiple locations supporting devolved operational and central directorate teams across England, Wales and Northern Ireland through a combination of remote working and on-site presence. Some travel is expected in response to business needs.
Whilst your contractual location will be our head office in Swindon, we offer hybrid working and flexibility on where you are based at other times. Working arrangements will be discussed in more detail at interview
What you'll be doing
With annual expenditure of £800m, 50% being the purchase of goods and services from suppliers, you will lead for a culture where every pound is spent well and contributes to ...