Head Of Procurement

Havebury Homes; West Stow; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension 7-12%

Life assurance 3x salary

Annual leave 28–32 days

EV salary sacrifice

Job summary

Havebury Homes is seeking a Head of Procurement to lead transformation of the procurement function, implementing strategy and driving compliance and efficiency across the organisation. The role oversees contract management, supports insurance processes, and reports to stakeholders with meaningful procurement analytics.

The successful candidate will guide a team, champion value for money and risk management, and operate in a hybrid working setup from the East of England.

Qualifications

• Provide strategic and operational leadership of the Procurement function, managing the team to meet objectives and develop staff.
• Establish, enforce and continuously develop procurement policies and procedures with compliance and value for money in mind.
• Provide expert strategic procurement advice to operational teams on key contracts and manage risk.
• Champion a corporate procurement culture where compliance and efficiency balance to meet business needs.
• Identify long-term, sustainable savings through process improvement and value delivery.
• Deliver end-to-end contract management ensuring purchasing activity complies with legislation and policies.
• Support end-to-end insurance processes in collaboration with the Insurance Coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Procurement function and team development.
• Oversee end-to-end contract management and ensure compliance across the business.
• Advise operational teams on strategic contracts and supplier management.
• Drive value for money and policy compliance across procurement activity.
• Collaborate on cross-business projects with financial analysis support.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Procurement leadership

Policy development

Compliance expertise

Stakeholder management

Education

CIPS Level 5 qualification or working towards

Job description

We have an exciting and very rare opportunity to join us as our Head of Procurement to lead the continuing transformation of our procurement function, implementing our Procurement Strategy and driving a culture where compliance and efficiency go hand in hand. In this leadership role, you will oversee the end-to-end contract management process, provide advice and support to operational teams on key strategic contracts, and ensure all purchasing activity is compliant with legislation and internal policies. You will also take management responsibility for our procurement and insurance team, support the Insurance Coordinator in managing the end-to-end insurance process, and deliver meaningful procurement reporting to meet the needs of internal and external stakeholders - making this a truly varied and influential role for the right candidate.

We own and manage c.8,000 homes in the east of England, working closely with other agencies and stakeholders within our communities. We build on the good foundations we have in place in being a customer‑centric organisation, investing in our existing homes - including our zero‑carbon journey - as well as building new homes.

A lot of our roles come with options around home and office flexible working, as well as a generous annual leave allowance and other benefits.

Requirements

• Provide strategic and operational leadership of the Procurement function, managing the team to ensure objectives and targets are met and that personal development goals are supported and achieved
• Establish, enforce and continuously develop procurement policies and procedures across the business, ensuring full compliance, clear documentation and the ability to demonstrate value for money at all times
• Provide expert strategic procurement advice to operational teams on key contracts, attending strategic contract meetings where required and ensuring risks are identified and managed in line with business expectations
• Champion and develop a corporate procurement culture where compliance and efficiency complement each other, ensuring the most appropriate procurement solution is consistently delivered to meet business needs
• Identify longer‑term, sustainable savings through continuous review and improvement of procurement processes, implementing changes that deliver lasting value for the organisation
• Deliver the end‑to‑end contract management process, ensuring all purchasing activity across the business is compliant with relevant legislation and internal policies and procedures
• Undertake ad hoc cross‑business projects as required, providing financial decision support, analysis and management information to inform sound commercial decision making
• Support and advise on the end‑to‑end insurance process for the business, working closely with the Insurance Coordinator to ensure the organisation's insurance requirements are effectively managed and compliantly delivered

We are looking for someone who has...

• A CIPS Level 5 qualification or be actively working towards achieving this, demonstrating a commitment to professional excellence and continuous development within the procurement field
• Extensive senior procurement and supplier management experience, with a proven track record of delivering compliant, efficient and value‑driven procurement services within a complex organisation
• A strong and up‑to‑date knowledge of procurement policies, contracts, best practice and Procurement Regulations, with the ability to apply this knowledge confidently across a wide range of procurement activity
• Proven experience of leading change and process improvement initiatives, with the ability to drive a corporate procurement culture that balances compliance and efficiency effectively
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, delivering high‑quality outcomes across a varied and demanding workload
• A track record of working successfully across cross‑functional teams, building effective relationships and influencing stakeholders at all levels to achieve the best possible procurement outcomes

In return, we are offering...

• An annual salary of £73,978.00
• We are committed to providing a healthy work‑life balance for employees and their families, as such we operate hybrid working conditions from home and our office in Bury St Edmunds
• Flexible working around a 37 hour week
• Annual Leave - 28 days per year, (plus bank holidays) increasing to 32 days when you reach your 3rd year with us. To give greater flexibility around your holidays you can also buy, sell or carry over up to 5 days of annual leave each year
• Pension – between 7% - 12% dependant on individual contribution
• Life assurance - a payment of X3 your salary.
• Annual Flu Jab - provided each winter to all employees.
• Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme - plus we currently have free electric charging points
• Competitive medical cashback plan

Due to the nature of some of our roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a Basic Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.

Head of Procurement • Bury St Edmunds, England, GB