Procurement & Contracts Manager

Procurement & Contracts Manager

High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

£48,116 per annum according to skills and experience

Permanent, Full Time (37 hours per week)

This is a very exciting time to be joining Paradigm Housing Group. With 14,500 properties, a turnover of £115m and a substantial development and sales programme, we are making the most of our many opportunities in a challenging but rewarding environment. We have a clear and ambitious view of where we are as an organisation and where we need to get to; providing more homes for people who need them by running an efficient and successful business.

We are currently seeking a Procurement & Contracts Manager to support the procurement and contract management process for Construction & Development and Property Repairs & Maintenance, initially. 

This role will also support the Head of Procurement in the implementation of a Contract and Supplier Relationship Management Standard, creating the platform for Paradigm to be a more intelligent client. 

Acting as a line manager to two team members you will also develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, both internally and externally, to increase awareness of procurement activities and also gain support for procurement and contract management initiatives. 

The successful candidate must have contract management and communication skills. Significant and extensive procurement experience, ideally gained within construction, property or facilities management industries is required. Working knowledge of JCT forms of Contract, especially the Minor Works Contract, Intermediate Contract and the Design & Build Contract is also needed.

At Paradigm, we work hard and strive for excellence. In return we offer a great place to work, an attractive range of benefits such as Health Cash Plan, Bonus potential, competitive Pension options and 25 days Holiday on starting in addition to 3 days closure at Christmas, as well as supporting flexible ways of working.

We welcome applications from all sections of the communities we work in.

Shortlisting will be conducted in line with the essential and desirable criteria set out in the person specification.

We reserve the right to close this role earlier than the published date should a suitable candidate be identified.