We are currently partnering with a leading social housing provider based in Bristol, who are recruiting for a Procurement Manager to join their team on a permanent basis.
This is a full-time position with a salary of £65,000 per annum and the start date is subject to notice.
This is a hybrid role with travel required to the office up to two days per week.
Duties will include (but are not limited to):
* Leading on procurement and purchasing activities and acquisitions (contracts, products and services) for the organisation by securing services on a competitive tender basis and through purchasing agreements
* Maximising the use of available budgets and delivering added service value (quality, social and environmental)
* Providing inspiring leadership, promoting agility and empowering colleagues to deliver a great customer experience and the highest standards of performance, compliance and efficiency
* Developing and delivering a Procurement and Purchasing Strategy across the organisation to deliver the target benefits and financial savings; engaging support and agreement for the Strategy from key stakeholders so that implementation and compliance are optimal
* Developing and agreeing with relevant stakeholders an ongoing Procurement Plan that details forward procurement activities to be undertaken in order to meet strategic and general business needs
* Defining and managing key supplier relationships to optimise performance on cost, service and quality through purchasing agreements
* Developing and agreeing annual cost savings and Value for Money targets
Experience required:
* Significant, evidenced experience of working in a procurement or purchasing role within the housing sector or similar regulated sector
* Stakeholder management at senior levels within a business
* Proven experience of managing major procurement exercises with responsibility for delivery of procurement value for money benefits including financial and non-financial benefits
* Experience of making sound, evidence-based judgements, assessing relevant risks and identifying business procurement opportunities
* Experience of inspiring colleagues through confident, energetic, and visible leadership
Skills, knowledge and expertise required:
* MCIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) full professional qualification in Procurement and Supply
* An understanding of group structures and VAT and tax efficiencies of working through such structures
* Knowledge of financial, legal and corporate responsibility issues
* Excellent communicator, negotiator and influencer, demonstrating strong financial and commercial awareness with a thorough understanding of the importance of effective and efficient procurement processes. Knowledge of the latest National and International Procurement legislation and regulations
* Expert knowledge of procurement tools and techniques
* Strong project management, analytical and interpersonal skills
Rewards and Benefits:
* 25 days annual leave
* Anniversary day off
* Enhanced pension
* Employee Assistance Programme
Working hours:
* 37 hours per week
* Monday – Friday
Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.
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