Procurement Specialist

3 months ago


Bath, United Kingdom Curo Full time

**What you'll be doing**

We have a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and experienced Procurement Specialist to join our friendly Procurement team based in Bath.

We are a not-for-profit housing association, support organisation and housebuilder, providing affordable homes and high-quality care and support services across the South West of England.

This is a really varied role, supporting stakeholders from across the organisation with their procurement requirements and contributing to group procurement strategies.

Please note that this role will be internally known as Procurement Business Partner.

**Key areas**:
Assist in the development and execution of procurement strategies and plans for all categories of spend across functional and organisation boundaries to ensure optimum value for money procurement activities.

Collaborate with colleagues and suppliers to support the delivery of innovation and cost reduction across the business through procurement plans and support for contract management.

Lead, assist, and undertake specific procurement projects as agreed and assist in ensuring procurement activities adhere to appropriate legislation.

Identify and assist in delivering innovative opportunities that result in both cashable and non-cashable value for money benefits. Review contracts and spend data to ensure savings are being realised and value is being driven.

**More about you**
- Experience of running successful procurement competitions (end to end) using a range of methods, techniques and routes to market.
- Hold, or be working towards, a relevant procurement qualification (e.g. CIPS) or equivalent recognized commercial qualification or proven experience in a procurement role.
- Knowledge of UK public procurement regulations and EU Procurement Directives and able to demonstrate a detailed understanding of current procurement legislation.
- Demonstrate excellent communication and presentation skills, being able to confidently communicate with suppliers and customers at all levels

**What you’ll get in return**

We think you’ll have a job that makes you feel good about what you’re doing and help us to make a difference to our customers’ lives every day.

So in return for all your hard work, not only do you get a great salary but we also offer:

- 26 days annual leave (plus public holidays) rising to 29 days after 3 years’ service OR 34 days annual leave including bank holidays (rising to 37 days after 3 years’ service).
- An additional day’s leave on your birthday
- Contributory (Salary Sacrifice) Pension Scheme matched by CURO up to 10%
- Annual ‘Homes for Good’ Reward.
- Life Assurance Policy (up to 6x your annual salary)
- Flexible Benefits including the ability to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave, gym membership, Health Cash Plan, Computer Scheme, Green Cars, Cycle to Work
- ‘Perks at Work’ - access to 1000’s of discounts online and in-store.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - providing friendly impartial advice on financial, health, work or mental wellbeing.
- Free Parking at many of our Offices.

For an informal discussion about the role please call: Chris Oldall on 0781354456

**Interviews**:Week commencing 17th July



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