Head of Procurement
- Recruiter
- BARNARDOS
- Location
- Essex
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 25 Apr 2017
- Closes
- 29 Apr 2017
- Sectors
- Procurement
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Bring your senior level purchasing experience to the UK's largest children's charity. Lead on all key strategic procurement activities across this diverse organisation. Play your part in helping us support children and young people to enjoy brighter, happier futures.
At Barnardo's, we believe in children. Our purpose is to transform the lives of the UK's most vulnerable children and our vision is to realise Thomas Barnardo's dream of a world where no child is turned away from the help that they need. Now driving through an ambitious corporate strategy, we need a talented professional to shape a world-class procurement function that will make a positive impact on our future.
You'll do that by seeking out ways to reduce expenditure through the development of centrally negotiated and managed contracts. That will mean working with stakeholders across Barnardo's and a wide variety of categories, embedding value-led procurement strategies throughout the organisation and continually monitoring contract compliance. On top of that, your role will include building a high-performing team, co-ordinating major supplier relationships and implementing new streamlined procurement processes.
So you will definitely need your 'finger on the pulse' of current thinking around strategic procurement, as well as a proven track record of success gained in a large and diverse organisation. The ability to carry out complex tendering exercises, negotiate contracts and deliver ongoing savings is also essential, combined with outstanding leadership, influencing and communication skills.
For further information and to apply, please click on the apply button to be redirected to our website.
Closing date: 2 May 2017.
Barnardo's Registered Charity Nos 216250 and SC037605.
At Barnardo's, we believe in children. Our purpose is to transform the lives of the UK's most vulnerable children and our vision is to realise Thomas Barnardo's dream of a world where no child is turned away from the help that they need. Now driving through an ambitious corporate strategy, we need a talented professional to shape a world-class procurement function that will make a positive impact on our future.
You'll do that by seeking out ways to reduce expenditure through the development of centrally negotiated and managed contracts. That will mean working with stakeholders across Barnardo's and a wide variety of categories, embedding value-led procurement strategies throughout the organisation and continually monitoring contract compliance. On top of that, your role will include building a high-performing team, co-ordinating major supplier relationships and implementing new streamlined procurement processes.
So you will definitely need your 'finger on the pulse' of current thinking around strategic procurement, as well as a proven track record of success gained in a large and diverse organisation. The ability to carry out complex tendering exercises, negotiate contracts and deliver ongoing savings is also essential, combined with outstanding leadership, influencing and communication skills.
For further information and to apply, please click on the apply button to be redirected to our website.
Closing date: 2 May 2017.
Barnardo's Registered Charity Nos 216250 and SC037605.