Procurement Manager
- Recruiter
- Confidential
- Location
- Barnsley
- Salary
- 43857.00 - 46845.00 GBP Annual
- Posted
- 20 Apr 2021
- Closes
- 12 May 2021
- Sectors
- Procurement
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Berneslai Homes has an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Manager with procurement and management experience to join our team based at Carlton Depot in Barnsley, with the option to also work agilely. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis (37 hours per week) and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of GBP43,857 to GBP46,845 per annum.
About us:
Berneslai Homes are a successful, award winning social housing provider and employer, managing homes on behalf of Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council. Working for us offers you a chance to play a real part in improving homes and communities throughout Barnsley.
The role:
As our Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for the management and development of all aspects of procurement, including strategies, policies and procedures. You will lead the Procurement and Stores teams and contribute to the ongoing drive for efficiently and improvement.
You will also have the responsibility of presenting and communicating your reports on all procurement and stores activity to our Construction Services Senior Management Team (CS SMT), Executive Management Team (EMT), Board and Audit Committee. Strong communication skills, confidence and knowledge to constructively challenge poor performance from suppliers, contractors are key to your success!
Key duties and responsibilities of our Procurement Manager:
- Lead on the strategic development of procurement activity within the company.
- Develop, implement, and maintain the company's Procurement Policy and associated procurement procedures, providing support, guidance, professional procurement advice and training.
- Develop a programme of prioritised procurement initiatives.
- Develop and maintain systems of governance, responsibility and accountability for all procurement activity in the company.
- Lead on the modernise for the delivery of the Procurement, Purchasing and Stores function.
- Ensure that all stock takes, and stock checks are carried out in a timely manner.
- Ensure and embed within the company the proactive management and monitoring of supplier contracts.
- Prepare contract documentation and advice on tender specifications, develop evaluation criteria and advise and guide on tendering processes during colleague consultations.
- Monitor and ensure the key actions included in the annual Procurement Strategy Action Plan are achieved.
- Ensure effective arrangements and training for the Health & Safety of staff are in place within Stores.
- Maintain up to date specialist knowledge of legislation, standards, and best practice relevant to Procurement.
- Report to CS SMT, EMT, Board and Audit Committee on all Procurement and Stores activities as and when required.
Qualifications and Experience we're looking for in our Procurement Manager:
- A degree or equivalent level qualification
- Full Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS)
- Strong up-to-date procurement knowledge gained through experience.
- Experience of working with IT systems and software packages including Microsoft Office and bespoke databases.
Skills we're looking for in our Procurement Manager:
- An inspirational leader that creates a positive working environment.
- Personal and professional credibility and integrity.
- Ability to effectively prepare and present reports and presentations.
- Ability to self-motivate, with a focus on continuous improvement and achieving results.
- Ability to work effectively on own initiative, plan, set priorities to meet deadlines, achieve targets and goals.
- Significant analytical and creative skills.
- Excellent leadership, coaching and management skills.
- Ability to effectively manage budgets.
- Excellent communication skills with people at all levels and backgrounds.
For more details about this role, please visit our website where you can find the full job description.
What you might be asking is, why work for us?
We are proud to be an IIP Gold Accredited Organisation and we put our people first! By joining Berneslai Homes, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
- Flexible Working Packages
- Excellent Pension Scheme
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Health & Wellbeing Checks
- Fantastic Training and Development Opportunities
Berneslai Homes values diversity in its workforce and encourages applications from all sectors of the community.
If you feel that you have the skills and experience required to become our Procurement Manager, please click 'apply' today. We would love to hear from you
About us:
Berneslai Homes are a successful, award winning social housing provider and employer, managing homes on behalf of Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council. Working for us offers you a chance to play a real part in improving homes and communities throughout Barnsley.
The role:
As our Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for the management and development of all aspects of procurement, including strategies, policies and procedures. You will lead the Procurement and Stores teams and contribute to the ongoing drive for efficiently and improvement.
You will also have the responsibility of presenting and communicating your reports on all procurement and stores activity to our Construction Services Senior Management Team (CS SMT), Executive Management Team (EMT), Board and Audit Committee. Strong communication skills, confidence and knowledge to constructively challenge poor performance from suppliers, contractors are key to your success!
Key duties and responsibilities of our Procurement Manager:
- Lead on the strategic development of procurement activity within the company.
- Develop, implement, and maintain the company's Procurement Policy and associated procurement procedures, providing support, guidance, professional procurement advice and training.
- Develop a programme of prioritised procurement initiatives.
- Develop and maintain systems of governance, responsibility and accountability for all procurement activity in the company.
- Lead on the modernise for the delivery of the Procurement, Purchasing and Stores function.
- Ensure that all stock takes, and stock checks are carried out in a timely manner.
- Ensure and embed within the company the proactive management and monitoring of supplier contracts.
- Prepare contract documentation and advice on tender specifications, develop evaluation criteria and advise and guide on tendering processes during colleague consultations.
- Monitor and ensure the key actions included in the annual Procurement Strategy Action Plan are achieved.
- Ensure effective arrangements and training for the Health & Safety of staff are in place within Stores.
- Maintain up to date specialist knowledge of legislation, standards, and best practice relevant to Procurement.
- Report to CS SMT, EMT, Board and Audit Committee on all Procurement and Stores activities as and when required.
Qualifications and Experience we're looking for in our Procurement Manager:
- A degree or equivalent level qualification
- Full Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS)
- Strong up-to-date procurement knowledge gained through experience.
- Experience of working with IT systems and software packages including Microsoft Office and bespoke databases.
Skills we're looking for in our Procurement Manager:
- An inspirational leader that creates a positive working environment.
- Personal and professional credibility and integrity.
- Ability to effectively prepare and present reports and presentations.
- Ability to self-motivate, with a focus on continuous improvement and achieving results.
- Ability to work effectively on own initiative, plan, set priorities to meet deadlines, achieve targets and goals.
- Significant analytical and creative skills.
- Excellent leadership, coaching and management skills.
- Ability to effectively manage budgets.
- Excellent communication skills with people at all levels and backgrounds.
For more details about this role, please visit our website where you can find the full job description.
What you might be asking is, why work for us?
We are proud to be an IIP Gold Accredited Organisation and we put our people first! By joining Berneslai Homes, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
- Flexible Working Packages
- Excellent Pension Scheme
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Health & Wellbeing Checks
- Fantastic Training and Development Opportunities
Berneslai Homes values diversity in its workforce and encourages applications from all sectors of the community.
If you feel that you have the skills and experience required to become our Procurement Manager, please click 'apply' today. We would love to hear from you