Procurement Partner

Are you a procurement professional looking for a new role? Do you consider yourself to be that trusted advisor for your business, that go to person, if so keep reading.

We are looking to recruit a Procurement Partner who will join our growing procurement team.

This will be one of those roles where you roll your sleeves up and really embed yourself into the procurement plans for the business. As a social housing provider we procure from a large variety of suppliers, so you’ll be looking after multiple projects at the same time. You won’t be phased by this and will love the challenge of not only keeping to plan but also building those strong relationships both internally and externally to support great outcomes.

On a day to day basis you could find yourself
Supporting the development of procurement strategies, including expenditure, category, sub-category and individual purchase contracts
- Preparing and coordinating the end of end process of your procurement projects
- Monitoring best value through analysis, being mindful of risk
- Researching our supply markets, looking for new innovations, cost savings etc
- Working on the development of procurement policies and processes

You are going to be busy, but you’ll enjoy this and will thrive on the demands of the role.

**About you**

This won’t be your first experience of procurement, you will have at least two years experience in a similar role. Experience within the housing or housing association sector would be desirable.

You will be confident with your analytical and problem solving skills. You’ll naturally be great at building working relationships and will be a strong communicator.

You will be mindful of risk and this will always be a consideration that you take into account.

Knowledge of UK public sector procurement regulations and other relevant legislation is beneficial, but not essential.

Our office HUBS are based throughout the south west, the role will require you to attend training and face to face meetings from time to time so being able to travel across the south west will be important.

**What’s in it for me**

We invest in our colleagues because we know if they have a better day at work, the service our customers receive will be better. The Aster Offer is our offer to our colleagues to ensure they have a great day at work and includes things like:

- Flexible working - whilst some roles need to be carried out in a specific place at a specific time, where possible we encourage our colleagues to work to their own schedule at a location that suits them, their team and our business’ needs
- A focus on colleague wellbeing - workshops, an employee assistance programme offering counselling and support, mental health training and a health cash plan
- We invest in colleagues’ careers and development through our leader and colleague development frameworks
- Defined Contribution Pension and attached life assurance
- Volunteering hours available to all colleagues to enable them to give back
- Savings at cinemas, gyms, holidays, days out, various shops and eateries and lots more
- Enhanced leave
- We celebrate colleagues who go above and beyond with a range of personalised recognition initiatives, and monthly and annual awards.

**Ready to apply?**

To apply, please use information provided in the advert and role profile to let us know why you’d be good for the job. Please submit a copy of your up-to-date CV along with a supporting statement.

We create an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and believe that creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work is the right thing to do.

At present all interviews are being held using Microsoft Teams.