Procurement Manager

We're currently recruiting for a new Procurement Manager, who will work strategically to ensure SHG's compliance with legal and regulatory requirements as well as achieving value for money and quality outcomes for customers. The key purpose of this role is to lead SHG's overall approach to procurement, ensuring this is effective and compliant with all legislation. The successful candidate will ensure SHG's processes are in line with current and emerging procurement laws and will work with colleagues to deliver the Procurement Forward Plan. You will also be responsible for reporting on procurement outcomes, regularly analysing expenditure and VFM achievement. As our Procurement Manager, you will ensure effective use of resources (including public monies) and that positive outcomes for customers are delivered via contracts. Our Procurement Manager will be a great collaborator, a confident decision maker and able to offer solutions to problems. You will have a strategic mindset and be able to contribute to wider corporate projects as a trusted advisor. In return, we offer an exciting place to work, with a commitment to flexible working where you can shape your working day around business priorities. We work from our modern, town centre location in Stockport and offer hybrid working options. As the Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Being SHG's procurement expert and leading the procurement service, ensuring that all procurement activity is undertaken in compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 and related legislation / guidance.
• Working proactively and collaboratively with stakeholders to develop and maintain SHG's Contract Register and Procurement Forward Plan to ensure that effective and efficient procurement and contract management activity is delivered.
• Ensuring there are robust contracts and agreed contract management arrangements in place, with effective supplier relationships being developed and maintained across the life of the contract.
• Ensuring an unwavering commitment to customer experience and excellence (including leaseholders), particularly for contracts where key services are delivered directly to customers by third parties.
  
  A relevant professional qualification (for example MCIPS), or be qualified by experience at a senior level, and have a commitment to ongoing Continued Professional Development (CPD).
• Proven experience of working with public procurement legislation, establishing tendering and contract management processes which can be followed by others to ensure compliance.
• Strong communication skills and be able to successfully collaborate with a wide range of people, explaining complex things simply and gaining trust
• Experience of leading and managing end-to-end procurement activity with comprehensive knowledge of different tender approaches and innovative solutions to obtain best value for money / social value and agreed outcomes.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the public sector, in particular of local government / social housing / not-for-profit organisations and current issues in these sectors.
• Strong IT / digital skills including competent use of Microsoft Office / SharePoint / OneDrive as well as bespoke systems including e-procurement portals and other similar software.
  
  Stockport Homes Group is a great place to work! We pride ourselves on building strong collaborative relationships locally, regionally and nationally. We are passionate about not only providing housing and building new homes in Stockport but helping to transform the lives of our customers. We aim to provide comfortable and affordable homes and engage customers and communities., The SHG "Be You" approach sums up our belief that everyone has the right to be who they are, and to be that person at work, in line with SHG's Values. We're always looking to improve diversity within our teams to enhance this culture and to be truly representative of the communities we work in.
This role will be on Three Sixty Hybrid terms and conditions. We understand that if you don't meet every requirement, you may be hesitant to apply but we still want to hear from you and encourage you to submit an application detailing your experiences, achievements, and the value you can bring to our team. We encourage you to apply early! We may close the vacancy sooner if we find the right candidate. Closing date: 15th January 2025 Interview date: 24th/27th January (exact date TBC) Stockport Homes Group (SHG) is an umbrella organisation overseeing companies dedicated to meeting housing and social needs and so transforming lives for the people of Greater Manchester. There are four companies within SHG: Three Sixty, Stockport Homes, Viaduct Housing Partnership & SKylight - with many more brands underneath these companies, providing a host of services from property management to construction, architecture, falls response and much much more! SHG is proud to be an award-winning organisation dedicated to transforming the lives and communities of our customers and as a public-private sector fusion, SHG is focused on future growth and excellence - looking for the best people to join the Group to be on this exciting journey. We are an equal opportunities employer and we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. The SHG "Be You" approach sums up our belief that everyone has the right to be who they are, and to be that person at work, in line with SHG's Values. We appreciate the strength we gain from having and supporting our diverse teams. Diversity contributes to our inclusive culture and allows us to be truly representative of the communities we work in. Stockport Homes Group