Procurement Manager

The Company Our client is a purpose-led housing organisation with a strong performance culture.<br><br>Interested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the description below.<br><br>The business aims to create places to live that customers are proud to call home.<br><br>The teams care about the lives of the people who live in over 7,000 homes and work to foster successful communities.<br><br>The Role On behalf of our client, we are seeking a Procurement Manager .<br><br>This pivotal role leads all procurement and purchasing activity across the organisation, overseeing a multi-million-pound programme.<br><br>You will shape and deliver the Procurement and Purchasing Strategy, secure services through competitive tenders, and ensure compliance and value for money.<br><br>Responsibilities within this role will include: Lead procurement and purchasing across the organisation, managing a multi-million-pound programme.<br><br>Shape and deliver the Procurement and Purchasing Strategy to achieve tangible benefits and savings.<br><br>Secure services through competitive tenders and purchasing agreements.<br><br>Engage stakeholders across the organisation to ensure adoption of the strategy and compliance with processes.<br><br>Identify value-adding opportunities and drive cost-effective solutions.<br><br>Ensure procurement processes meet legislative and regulatory requirements.<br><br>Deliver major procurement exercises, generating financial and non-financial value.<br><br>The Person The ideal candidate is a self-motivated procurement professional with extensive experience in the housing sector and a strong track record of delivering high-value projects.<br><br>You will ideally have: Solid experience in procurement or purchasing within the housing sector, handling complex, high-value projects.<br><br>Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills, with commercial and financial awareness.<br><br>A proven track record of running major procurement exercises and delivering value for money. xwzovoh <br><br>MCIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) qualification (desirable but not essential).<br><br>The Location: North Somerset hybrid working The Salary: £65,000 Hours: 37.5 hours Monday Friday The Benefits: Superb benefits including 25 days holiday, healthcare, enhanced pension, cycle to work scheme and well-being programme