Head of Procurement - 12 Month FTC

In this pivotal role, you will lead and shape our procurement activities, from technology transformation to major property investment programmes. Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Shape the operating framework for the Group's procurement activities.
• Project Management: Lead strategically important projects for our property investment and customer services teams.
• Team Development: Manage and develop a small procurement team of four colleagues.
• Expert Support: Provide specialist support and advice on procurement issues across the business.
• Policy Implementation: Develop, implement, and monitor procurement policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and value for money.
• System Oversight: Oversee procurement systems and technology, ensuring robust development, implementation, and engagement.
• Value for Money: Embed an inclusive and progressive approach to value for money, incorporating ESG and social value., Location & Travel: This role offers flexibility to work from home, with the requirement to attend face-to-face meetings monthly.
Benefits include:
• Flexible Working: Encouraging colleagues to work to their own schedule where possible.
• Wellbeing Focus: Workshops, an employee assistance programme, mental health training, and a health cash plan.
• Career Development: Investment in careers through leader and colleague development frameworks.
• Pension & Life Assurance: Defined Contribution Pension and attached life assurance.
• Volunteering Hours: Available to all colleagues to give back.
• Discounts: Savings at cinemas, gyms, holidays, days out, various shops, and eateries.
• Enhanced Leave: Additional leave benefits.
• Recognition Initiatives: Celebrating colleagues who go above and beyond.
  
  We are looking for an experienced procurement leader with a proven track record of driving change and improvements within a procurement function. While experience in the housing sector is beneficial, a broad background across construction and general indirect categories is also valuable in the wider public sector.
• Advisory Role: Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, understanding market trends, procurement strategy options, and best practices.
• Communication Skills: Provide assurance to senior leaders through best practice communication.
• Leadership: Demonstrate strong leadership skills and a natural coaching style to develop your team.
• Qualifications: Educated to degree level or equivalent professional qualification in procurement (e.g., MCIPS).