Director of Procurement - #2099971

Are you an experienced strategic procurement executive with experience of frameworks, contracts, and procurement consortia? Do you have further extensive experience of public sector procurement and purchasing? If this describes you, then let Informed Recruitment help you achieve your potential with an exciting opportunity as a Procurement Director. As a specialist provider of resources to the Property & Associated Technology markets, we are partnering with a Social Enterprise undertaking an exciting expansion and looking to bolster their services to customers.

The objective of the role will be to manage the operational and strategic procurement services for a consortium delivering to the public sector and social housing sector. Your responsibilities will include and overall delivery of compliant procurement which will include framework agreements, long term contracts, call off agreements, digital purchasing systems and public procurements; procurement and sourcing support; procurement specific supply chain management; providing internal procurement advice; acting as a key conduit between the executive and procurement teams; developing procurement strategy and metrics; ensuring that you are abreast of all public sector procurement developments and legislation; leading all new framework procurements; supporting projects; and staff management.

Must Have

• A successful commercial track record as a Director/Senior Manager in procurement and the management of procurement and major contracts.
• Experience of the affordable housing, construction, or housing asset management sectors, either working for a housing association, local authority, or private sector organisation supplying the market.
• Thorough knowledge of public sector procurement and purchasing, including PCR 2015/PA23.
• Detailed knowledge of construction contracts and hands-on experience of contract project management to include technical specs, legal/contract documentation, and cost models/market costs/contract payment mechanisms.
• Experience of developing new business in a competitive environment
• A consultative approach based on building positive relationships, but with ability to turn ideas into action and results by working proactively with colleagues and partners

Nice to have / Will Strengthen Application

• Experience working for or with a procurement consortium.
• Commercial project management
• A background in housing development/construction
• Relevant certification, such as MCIPS

As an individual you will be an excellent communicator, adept at liaising at all levels with a variety of stakeholders. You will also be highly analytical, with a keen eye for problem solving and meticulous record keeping. This role is hybrid based, with some office work, some home-working and ad hoc travel as required - and so a driving license is required for the post, and costs will be catered for alongside a car allowance. This is an exciting time to join the organisation, an exciting opportunity to influence, and your contribution will certainly be felt - in return you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package.