Procurement Manager

2 weeks ago


Durham, Durham, United Kingdom Zenith People LTD Full time
This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the North East's largest and most successful housing providers.


In this role, you will manage and develop the procurement team and lead on the delivery and contribute to the strategic development of excellent, efficient and compliant procurement across the business.

You will understand the business requirements and recommendthe most cost effective and efficient process to procure with the boundaries of public procurement.


The role:

  • Deliver excellent, consistent and responsive procurement management services, which include:
  • Procuring contracts for good, services and works in line with Company policy and all relevant UK legislation
  • Supporting strategic management and delivery of contracts
  • Working closely with departments to manage contracts
  • Managing procurement processes and procedures
  • Implementing audit recommendations
  • Monitoring and reporting identified key suppliers
  • Deliver procurement services that are inclusive and accessible to all customers and provide excellent customer services at all times
  • Identify opportunities for service improvements and make recommendations, ensuring that changes are introduced and implemented effectively and efficiently.
  • When required, participate in new initiatives that will lead to improvement in performance and service delivery
  • Support a variety of inclusive and effective customer involvement opportunities
  • Research industry good practice and identify opportunities to develop, enhance and/or improve your service area
  • Maintain and develop the Group's Procurement Strategy and policy and ensure compliance with this and all relevant legislative and regulatory requirements
  • Contribute to the development of your area's operational plans and ensure their delivery

The person:

  • Procurement experience including experience of public procurement
  • Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
  • CIPS Qualification (Desirable)
  • Previous experience of delivering services within the social housing sector.
  • Strong IT skills
  • Ability to work on own initiative as well as within the team

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